#228ecc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228ecc is composed of 13.3% red, 55.7% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 83.3% cyan, 30.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 201.9 degrees, a saturation of 71.4% and a lightness of 46.7%. #228ecc color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001d99. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 56
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 83
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#228ecc color description : Strong blue.

#228ecc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228ecc has RGB values of R:34, G:142, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.83, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 2264780.

Hex triplet 228ecc #228ecc
RGB Decimal 34, 142, 204 rgb(34,142,204)
RGB Percent 13.3, 55.7, 80 rgb(13.3%,55.7%,80%)
CMYK 83, 30, 0, 20
HSL 201.9°, 71.4, 46.7 hsl(201.9,71.4%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.9°, 83.3, 80
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.132, -7.546, -40.19
XYZ 21.229, 24.044, 60.645
xyY 0.2, 0.227, 24.044
CIE-LCH 56.132, 40.892, 259.366
CIE-LUV 56.132, -34.465, -61.688
Hunter-Lab 49.034, -8.53, -39.005
Binary 00100010, 10001110, 11001100

Color Schemes with #228ecc

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Alternatives to #228ecc

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#228ecc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228ecc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228ecc;}
.background {background-color:#228ecc;}
.border {border:1px solid #228ecc;}

Shades and Tints of #228ecc

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #000202 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228ecc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #74787a is the less saturated color, while #0795e7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228ecc is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647a86 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #768ac7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #668cd1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #588bc9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4d8dcf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c95b3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population