#238EA9
Blue
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About #238EA9 Blue
#238EA9 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 35 red, 142 green, and 169 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 192°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 40%.
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
Use #238EA9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
192°
Hue
66%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #238EA9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #238EA9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#238EA9 on White
Contrast Ratio3.81:1
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Aa#238EA9 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.51:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #238EA9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #238EA9 |
| RGB | rgb(35, 142, 169) |
| HSL | hsl(192, 66%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 35, 142, 169 |
| RGB Percent | 13.7%, 55.7%, 66.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 79%, 16%, 0%, 34% |
Related Palettes
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