Information about #224E28 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #224E28 belongs to the Green Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 78, 40) (13.3% red, 30.6% green, 15.7% blue), or CMYK 17 / 0 / 15 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A moderately toned natural green, #224E28 stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cal Poly Green (#1E4D2B). Slightly further away sit Permanent Green (#25442F) and Dark Emerald Green (#27592D).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(34, 78, 40)), which gives #224E28 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #224E28: 9.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#224E28 color variations

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#224E28 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #224E28

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#224E28
  • RGB34, 78, 40
  • CMYK17, 0, 15, 69
  • HSL128°, 39%, 22%
  • HSL Precise128.182°, 39.286%, 21.961%
  • HSV128°, 56%, 31%
  • HSB128°, 56%, 31%
  • HEX ID224E28
  • DECIMAL ID2248232
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Green
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
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