Information about #229BBA color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #229BBA is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 155, 186) (13.3% red, 60.8% green, 72.9% blue), or CMYK 60 / 12 / 0 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #229BBA reads as a energetic, saturated cyan and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pelorous (#2599B2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Freefall (#1D95C9) and Douban Blue (#2496CD).

In RGB terms — rgb(34, 155, 186) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 6.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.2:1. No one has named #229BBA so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#229BBA color variations

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

#229BBA color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#229BBA color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#229BBA color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#229BBA 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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#2121B9

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#21B99B

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#229BBA 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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#B94022
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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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#B98C22
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#B9224F
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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
#224FB9
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#22B98C
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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
#229BBA
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#B9229B
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#9BB922
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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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#4022B9
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#B94022
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#9BB922
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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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#8C22B9
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#B94022
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#4FB922
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Nearest named colors to #229BBA

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

Freefall color link
Freefall

#1D95C9

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

Cyan Cornflower Blue color link
Cyan Cornflower Blue

#188BC2

Blue Green color link
Blue Green

#0D98BA

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Pacific Blue color link
Pacific Blue

#1CA9C9

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Ball Blue color link
Ball Blue

#21ABCD

Glacial Blue Ice color link
Glacial Blue Ice

#368BC1

#229BBA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#229BBA
  • RGB34, 155, 186
  • CMYK60, 12, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(34, 155, 186)
  • HSL192°, 69%, 43%
  • HSL Precise192.237°, 69.091%, 43.137%
  • HSV192°, 82%, 73%
  • HSB192°, 82%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.608, 0.729)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.608, 0.729, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.608, 0.729)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID229BBA
  • DECIMAL ID2268090
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited2 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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