#231bb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #231bb9 is composed of 13.7% red, 10.6% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.1% cyan, 85.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 243 degrees, a saturation of 74.5% and a lightness of 41.6%. #231bb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #4636ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #3333cc.

    • R 14
    • G 11
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 85
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#231bb9 color description : Strong blue.

#231bb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #231bb9 has RGB values of R:35, G:27, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.85, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2300857.

Hex triplet 231bb9 #231bb9
RGB Decimal 35, 27, 185 rgb(35,27,185)
RGB Percent 13.7, 10.6, 72.5 rgb(13.7%,10.6%,72.5%)
CMYK 81, 85, 0, 27
HSL 243°, 74.5, 41.6 hsl(243,74.5%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 243°, 85.4, 72.5
Web Safe 3333cc #3333cc
CIE-LAB 25.693, 55.066, -78.483
XYZ 9.84, 4.643, 46.274
xyY 0.162, 0.076, 4.643
CIE-LCH 25.693, 95.874, 305.055
CIE-LUV 25.693, -5.859, -92.493
Hunter-Lab 21.548, 43.804, -112.238
Binary 00100011, 00011011, 10111001

Color Schemes with #231bb9

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Alternatives to #231bb9

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#231bb9 Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#231bb9;}
.background {background-color:#231bb9;}
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Shades and Tints of #231bb9

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, #03020e is the darkest color, while #fcfcff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #231bb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656470 is the less saturated color, while #0d03d1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #231bb9 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
  • #2f2f2f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #2d2b4b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004585 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004973 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #004e51 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0c3598 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0c388c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c3b77 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population