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#228C22 Color — #228C22

Complete color reference for #228C22: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#228C22
RGBrgb(34, 140, 34)
HSLhsl(120, 61%, 34%)
HSVhsv(120, 76%, 55%)
CMYKC:76% M:0% Y:76% K:45%
CSS Color#228C22
Decimal2264098
Luminance0.1921

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#228C22 on White
Ratio: 4.34:1 — AA Large
#228C22 on Black
Ratio: 4.84:1 — AA
White on #228C22
Ratio: 4.34:1 — AA Large
Black on #228C22
Ratio: 4.84:1 — AA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F4F9F4
100#DEEEDE
200#BDDDBD
300#9CCB9C
400#6FB46F
500#228C22
600#1B701B
700#145414
800#0E380E
900#092309

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 #228C22?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(34, 140, 34). The red channel is 34, green is 140, and blue is 34 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #228C22?

The HSL value is hsl(120, 61%, 34%). Hue is 120°, saturation is 61%, and lightness is 34%.

Does #228C22 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #228C22 achieves a 4.34:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 4.84:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #228C22?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #228C22 is #8C228C.