#238b9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #238b9d is composed of 13.7% red, 54.5% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.7% cyan, 11.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 188.9 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 37.6%. #238b9d color hex could be obtained by blending #46ffff with #00173b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 14
    • G 55
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#238b9d color description : Dark cyan.

#238b9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #238b9d has RGB values of R:35, G:139, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2329501.

Hex triplet 238b9d #238b9d
RGB Decimal 35, 139, 157 rgb(35,139,157)
RGB Percent 13.7, 54.5, 61.6 rgb(13.7%,54.5%,61.6%)
CMYK 78, 11, 0, 38
HSL 188.9°, 63.5, 37.6 hsl(188.9,63.5%,37.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.9°, 77.7, 61.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 53.228, -22.262, -17.848
XYZ 16.01, 21.255, 35.155
xyY 0.221, 0.293, 21.255
CIE-LCH 53.228, 28.533, 218.719
CIE-LUV 53.228, -36.257, -23.437
Hunter-Lab 46.104, -18.696, -12.938
Binary 00100011, 10001011, 10011101

Color Schemes with #238b9d

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Alternatives to #238b9d

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#238b9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #238b9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#238b9d;}
.background {background-color:#238b9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #238b9d;}

Shades and Tints of #238b9d

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, #030b0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #238b9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5e6162 is the less saturated color, while #05a0bb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #238b9d 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f7477 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #81849a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f83a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #28919c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f879b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5d86a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #268f9c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population