Information about #228FAD color

#228FAD color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #228FAD is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(34, 143, 173) — 13.3% red, 56.1% green, 67.8% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 55 / 12 / 0 / 32. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#228FAD presents itself as a energetic, saturated cyan — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Pelorous (#2599B2). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Scooter (#308EA0) and Cyan Cornflower Blue (#188BC2).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 143, 173)), which gives #228FAD its character. If you plan to put text on a #228FAD background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#228FAD color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#228FAD color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#228FAD color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#228FAD color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#228FAD color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#228FAD color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #228FAD

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Cyan Cornflower Blue color link
Cyan Cornflower Blue

#188BC2

Java color link
Java

#259797

Boy Red color link
Boy Red

#0E9CA5

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Blue Green color link
Blue Green

#0D98BA

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Glacial Blue Ice color link
Glacial Blue Ice

#368BC1

Celeritas color link
Celeritas

#299792

#228FAD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#228FAD
  • RGB34, 143, 173
  • CMYK55, 12, 0, 32
  • HSL193°, 67%, 41%
  • HSL Precise192.95°, 67.15%, 40.588%
  • HSV193°, 80%, 68%
  • HSB193°, 80%, 68%
  • HEX ID228FAD
  • DECIMAL ID2265005
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.8%
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