Information about #225900 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#225900 falls into the Chartreuse Color Family — Full Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(34, 89, 0) — 13.3% red, 34.9% green, 0% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 22 / 0 / 35 / 65. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#225900 is a intensely saturated chartreuse that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Deep Pistachio (#215900). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lincoln Green (#195905) and Deep Chartreuse Green (#2D5900).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(34, 89, 0)), which gives #225900 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 8.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), 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.

#225900 color variations

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#225900 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 #225900

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#225900 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#225900
  • RGB34, 89, 0
  • CMYK22, 0, 35, 65
  • HSL97°, 100%, 17%
  • HSL Precise97.079°, 100%, 17.451%
  • HSV97°, 100%, 35%
  • HSB97°, 100%, 35%
  • HEX ID225900
  • DECIMAL ID2251008
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0%
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