#238cd8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #238cd8 is composed of 13.7% red, 54.9% green and 84.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 83.8% cyan, 35.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 15.3% black. It has a hue angle of 205.2 degrees, a saturation of 72.1% and a lightness of 49.2%. #238cd8 color hex could be obtained by blending #46ffff with #0019b1. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 14
    • G 55
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 84
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#238cd8 color description : Strong blue.

#238cd8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #238cd8 has RGB values of R:35, G:140, B:216 and CMYK values of C:0.84, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 2329816.

Hex triplet 238cd8 #238cd8
RGB Decimal 35, 140, 216 rgb(35,140,216)
RGB Percent 13.7, 54.9, 84.7 rgb(13.7%,54.9%,84.7%)
CMYK 84, 35, 0, 15
HSL 205.2°, 72.1, 49.2 hsl(205.2,72.1%,49.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.2°, 83.8, 84.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.157, -1.889, -46.9
XYZ 22.463, 24.069, 68.424
xyY 0.195, 0.209, 24.069
CIE-LCH 56.157, 46.938, 267.694
CIE-LUV 56.157, -33.021, -73.306
Hunter-Lab 49.061, -4.128, -48.348
Binary 00100011, 10001100, 11011000

Color Schemes with #238cd8

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Alternatives to #238cd8

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#238cd8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #238cd8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#238cd8;}
.background {background-color:#238cd8;}
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Shades and Tints of #238cd8

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, #02090d is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #238cd8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7e81 is the less saturated color, while #0691f5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #238cd8 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
  • #657a89 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f8ad4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #568ddb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #538bd5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #438cda Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c95b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population