#238fb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #238fb9 is composed of 13.7% red, 56.1% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.1% cyan, 22.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 196.8 degrees, a saturation of 68.2% and a lightness of 43.1%. #238fb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #46ffff with #001f73. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 14
    • G 56
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#238fb9 color description : Strong blue.

#238fb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #238fb9 has RGB values of R:35, G:143, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2330553.

Hex triplet 238fb9 #238fb9
RGB Decimal 35, 143, 185 rgb(35,143,185)
RGB Percent 13.7, 56.1, 72.5 rgb(13.7%,56.1%,72.5%)
CMYK 81, 23, 0, 27
HSL 196.8°, 68.2, 43.1 hsl(196.8,68.2%,43.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.8°, 81.1, 72.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.587, -14.831, -30.273
XYZ 19.27, 23.503, 49.417
xyY 0.209, 0.255, 23.503
CIE-LCH 55.587, 33.711, 243.899
CIE-LUV 55.587, -35.862, -44.517
Hunter-Lab 48.48, -13.889, -26.5
Binary 00100011, 10001111, 10111001

Color Schemes with #238fb9

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Alternatives to #238fb9

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#238fb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #238fb9

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #238fb9

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f2fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #238fb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #677175 is the less saturated color, while #019edb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #238fb9 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637981 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e89b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #758ac0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0099a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d8bb6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #578cbe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c95ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population