#238ab8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #238ab8 is composed of 13.7% red, 54.1% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 198.5 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 42.9%. #238ab8 color hex could be obtained by blending #46ffff with #001571. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 14
    • G 54
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 28
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#238ab8 color description : Strong blue.

#238ab8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #238ab8 has RGB values of R:35, G:138, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 2329272.

Hex triplet 238ab8 #238ab8
RGB Decimal 35, 138, 184 rgb(35,138,184)
RGB Percent 13.7, 54.1, 72.2 rgb(13.7%,54.1%,72.2%)
CMYK 81, 25, 0, 28
HSL 198.5°, 68, 42.9 hsl(198.5,68%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.5°, 81, 72.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.02, -12.404, -32.142
XYZ 18.431, 21.993, 48.619
xyY 0.207, 0.247, 21.993
CIE-LCH 54.02, 34.452, 248.898
CIE-LUV 54.02, -34.169, -47.613
Hunter-Lab 46.897, -11.917, -28.638
Binary 00100011, 10001010, 10111000

Color Schemes with #238ab8

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Alternatives to #238ab8

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#238ab8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #238ab8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#238ab8;}
.background {background-color:#238ab8;}
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Shades and Tints of #238ab8

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f1f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #238ab8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #667075 is the less saturated color, while #0197da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #238ab8 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #61757e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7986b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6e86bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00949f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5987b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5387bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c90a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population