#228CDD Color Information

Hex color code: #228CDD

A bold blue shade, #228CDD appears as (34, 140, 221) in RGB and (206°, 73%, 50%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDodger Blue

HEX

#228CDD

RGB

34, 140, 221

HSL

206°, 73%, 50%

CMYK

85%, 37%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #228CDD;
background-color: #228CDD;
border-color: #228CDD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #228CDD;
border: 2px solid #228CDD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#228CDD]
text-[#228CDD]
border-[#228CDD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_228CDD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #228CDD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #228CDD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #228CDD; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #228CDD; background-color: #228CDD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #228CDD20; border-left: 4px solid #228CDD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #228CDD; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #228CDD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

34, 140, 221

Red: 34 / Green: 140 / Blue: 221

HSL

206°, 73%, 50%

Hue: 206° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

85%, 37%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 85% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #228CDD?

#228CDD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DD7322

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #228CDD to RGB:

rgb(34, 140, 221)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #228CDD to HSL:

hsl(206, 73%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #228CDD to CMYK:

cmyk(85%, 37%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching blue tone, #228CDD has RGB (34, 140, 221) and HSL (206°, 73%, 50%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #228CDD is #DD7322, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #22DDD0.

Use #228CDD in CSS: color: #228CDD or background-color: #228CDD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #228CDD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.86:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #228CDD?

#228CDD is a eye-catching blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #228CDD?

#228CDD in RGB is (34, 140, 221) - 34 red, 140 green, and 221 blue.

How to use #228CDD in CSS?

Use #228CDD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #228CDD?

#DD7322 (complementary), #22DDD0 (analogous), and #18629A (lighter shade) work well with #228CDD.