#228CB7 Hex Color Code

#228CB7

The Hexadecimal Color #228CB7 is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #228CB7 RGB value is rgb(34, 140, 183). RGB Color Model of #228CB7 consists of 13% red, 54% green and 71% blue. HSL color Mode of #228CB7 has 197°(degrees) Hue, 69% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #228CB7 color has an wavelength of 495.96296nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #228CB7 is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #228CB7 is #28B. The Closest Color to #228CB7 is #4682B4. Official Name of #228CB7 Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #228CB7 is 81 Cyan 23 Magenta 0 Yellow 28 Black and #228CB7 CMY is 81, 23, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #228CB7 is hsl(197,69,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(197, 81, 72). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #228CB7 is 18.58, 22.51, 48.16.
Hex8 Value of #228CB7 is #228CB7FF. Decimal Value of #228CB7 is 2264247 and Octal Value of #228CB7 is 10506267. Binary Value of #228CB7 is 100010, 10001100, 10110111 and Android of #228CB7 is 4280454327 / 0xff228cb7. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #228CB7 is 0.208, 0.252, 0.252 and YIQ Color Space of #228CB7 is 113.208, -76.9813, -9.0374. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #228CB7 is 15.46, 25.43, 47.72. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #228CB7 is 54.56, -13.97, -30.72. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #228CB7 is 54.56, -35.05, -45.22. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #228CB7 is 54.56, 33.75, 245.55. Hunter Lab variable of #228CB7 is 47.44, -13.13, -26.97.

#228CB7 - Boston Blue Color Image
#228CB7 - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #228CB7

RGB Percentages of #228CB7

13%
54%
71%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #228CB7

13.33%
37.62%
71.76%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #228CB7

81%
23%
0%
28%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #228CB7

To get 25% Saturated #228CB7 Color, you need to convert the hex color #228CB7 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #228CB7 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #228CB7

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #228CB7

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #228CB7

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #228CB7 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #228CB7 to it's the darkest color.

#228CB7 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(34, 140, 183)
RGB Percent 13%, 54%, 71%
RYB 34.0, 95.94, 183.0
CMYK 81, 23, 0, 28
CMY 81, 23, 0
HSL hsl(197, 69%, 43%)
HSLA hsl(197, 69%, 43%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(197, 81, 72)
XYZ 18.58, 22.51, 48.16
Hex8 Value #228CB7FF
Decimal Value 2264247
Octal Value 10506267
Binary Value 100010,10001100,10110111
Android 4280454327 / 0xff228cb7
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(197, 69%, 43%)
xyY 0.208, 0.252, 22.513
YIQ 113.208, -76.9813, -9.0374
LMS 15.46, 25.43, 47.72
CieLAB 54.56, -13.97, -30.72
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.56, -35.05, -45.22
CieLCH : LCHab 54.56, 33.75, 245.55
Hunter Lab 47.44, -13.13, -26.97
YUV 113.208, 34.33, -69.49
YDbDr 113.208, 105.02, 150.63
YCbCr 113.23, 162.6, 78.37
YCoCg 124.25, 108.5, 15.75
YPbPr 113.21, 39.39, -56.5
Munsell Color System 11232.49 260.80/221.68

#228CB7 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#228CB7 as Background:

Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.

Frank Zappa
<p style="background: #228CB7">…</p>

#228CB7 as Text Color:

Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.

Hal Borland
<p style="color: #228CB7">…</p>

#228CB7 as Text Shadow:

Drink and dance and laugh and lie, Love, the reeling midnight through, For tomorrow we shall die! (But, alas, we never do.)

Dorothy Parker
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #228CB7">…</p>

#228CB7 as Linear Gradient:

Love makes you see a place differently, just as you hold differently an object that belongs to someone you love. If you know one landscape well, you will look at all other landscapes differently. And if you learn to love one place, sometimes you can also learn to love another.

Anne Michaels
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #228CB7)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #228CB7?

RGB Value for #228CB7 is rgb(34, 140, 183).

What is the RGB percentage of #228CB7?

RGB percentage for #228CB7 is 13% Red 54% Green 71% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #228CB7?

CMYK Color Model of #228CB7 is 81 Cyan 23 Magenta 0 Yellow 28 Black.

What is the HSL value of #228CB7?

HSL Value of #228CB7 is 197°(degrees) Hue 69 Saturation 43 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #228CB7?

HSV Value of #228CB7 is 197 Hue 81 Saturation 72 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #228CB7?

XYZ Color Model of #228CB7 is 18.58, 22.51, 48.16.