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#228C8C Color — #228C8C

Complete color reference for #228C8C: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#228C8C
RGBrgb(34, 140, 140)
HSLhsl(180, 61%, 34%)
HSVhsv(180, 76%, 55%)
CMYKC:76% M:0% Y:0% K:45%
CSS Color#228C8C
Decimal2264204
Luminance0.2099

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#228C8C on White
Ratio: 4.04:1 — AA Large
#228C8C on Black
Ratio: 5.2:1 — AA
White on #228C8C
Ratio: 4.04:1 — AA Large
Black on #228C8C
Ratio: 5.2:1 — AA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F4F9F9
100#DEEEEE
200#BDDDDD
300#9CCBCB
400#6FB4B4
500#228C8C
600#1B7070
700#145454
800#0E3838
900#092323

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 #228C8C?

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

What is the HSL value of #228C8C?

The HSL value is hsl(180, 61%, 34%). Hue is 180°, saturation is 61%, and lightness is 34%.

Does #228C8C meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #228C8C achieves a 4.04:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.2:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #228C8C?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #228C8C is #8C2222.