#238ae2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #238ae2 is composed of 13.7% red, 54.1% green and 88.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 84.5% cyan, 38.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 207.6 degrees, a saturation of 76.7% and a lightness of 51.2%. #238ae2 color hex could be obtained by blending #46ffff with #0015c5. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 14
    • G 54
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 85
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#238ae2 color description : Bright blue.

#238ae2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #238ae2 has RGB values of R:35, G:138, B:226 and CMYK values of C:0.85, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 2329314.

Hex triplet 238ae2 #238ae2
RGB Decimal 35, 138, 226 rgb(35,138,226)
RGB Percent 13.7, 54.1, 88.6 rgb(13.7%,54.1%,88.6%)
CMYK 85, 39, 0, 11
HSL 207.6°, 76.7, 51.2 hsl(207.6,76.7%,51.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.6°, 84.5, 88.6
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.111, 3.022, -52.571
XYZ 23.506, 24.023, 75.345
xyY 0.191, 0.196, 24.023
CIE-LCH 56.111, 52.658, 273.29
CIE-LUV 56.111, -31.859, -83.034
Hunter-Lab 49.013, -0.169, -56.833
Binary 00100011, 10001010, 11100010

Color Schemes with #238ae2

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Alternatives to #238ae2

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#238ae2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #238ae2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#238ae2;}
.background {background-color:#238ae2;}
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Shades and Tints of #238ae2

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, #010305 is the darkest color, while #f3f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #238ae2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #79838c is the less saturated color, while #068cff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #238ae2 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
  • #65798b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #678ade Protanopia 1% of men
  • #448ee4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4e8adf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #388ce3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c94ba Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population