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#226BB4 Color — #226BB4

Complete color reference for #226BB4: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#226BB4
RGBrgb(34, 107, 180)
HSLhsl(210, 68%, 42%)
HSVhsv(210, 81%, 71%)
CMYKC:81% M:41% Y:0% K:29%
CSS Color#226BB4
Decimal2255796
Luminance0.1415

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#226BB4 on White
Ratio: 5.48:1 — AA
#226BB4 on Black
Ratio: 3.83:1 — AA Large
White on #226BB4
Ratio: 5.48:1 — AA
Black on #226BB4
Ratio: 3.83:1 — AA Large

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F4F8FB
100#DEE9F4
200#BDD3E9
300#9CBCDD
400#6F9FCE
500#226BB4
600#1B5690
700#14406C
800#0E2B48
900#091B2D

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #226BB4?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(34, 107, 180). The red channel is 34, green is 107, and blue is 180 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #226BB4?

The HSL value is hsl(210, 68%, 42%). Hue is 210°, saturation is 68%, and lightness is 42%.

Does #226BB4 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #226BB4 achieves a 5.48:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.83:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #226BB4?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #226BB4 is #B46B22.