#228bbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228bbc is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.9% cyan, 26.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 199.1 degrees, a saturation of 69.4% and a lightness of 43.5%. #228bbc color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001779. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 82
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#228bbc color description : Strong blue.

#228bbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228bbc has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.82, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2263996.

Hex triplet 228bbc #228bbc
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 188 rgb(34,139,188)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 73.7 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,73.7%)
CMYK 82, 26, 0, 26
HSL 199.1°, 69.4, 43.5 hsl(199.1,69.4%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.1°, 81.9, 73.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.485, -11.63, -33.7
XYZ 18.967, 22.434, 50.905
xyY 0.205, 0.243, 22.434
CIE-LCH 54.485, 35.65, 250.96
CIE-LUV 54.485, -34.389, -50.311
Hunter-Lab 47.365, -11.409, -30.566
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 10111100

Color Schemes with #228bbc

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Alternatives to #228bbc

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#228bbc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228bbc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228bbc;}
.background {background-color:#228bbc;}
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Shades and Tints of #228bbc

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, #010405 is the darkest color, while #f4fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228bbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f6f is the less saturated color, while #0894d6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228bbc 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
  • #717171 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #617680 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7887b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d88c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0096a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5988b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5189c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c92aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population