#228BA5
Blue
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About #228BA5 Blue
#228BA5 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 34 red, 139 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 192°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 39%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
192°
Hue
66%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #228BA5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #228BA5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#228BA5 on White
Contrast Ratio3.96:1
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Aa#228BA5 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.3:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #228BA5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #228BA5 |
| RGB | rgb(34, 139, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(192, 66%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 34, 139, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 13.3%, 54.5%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 79%, 16%, 0%, 35% |
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