Information about #226357 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #226357 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(34, 99, 87) — 13.3% red, 38.8% green, 34.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 25 / 0 / 5 / 61. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #226357 reads as a confidently colored cyan and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Green Blue (#1F6357). Nearby in the Register you will also find Eden (#266255) and Evening Sea (#26604F).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(34, 99, 87)), which gives #226357 its character. If you plan to put text on a #226357 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 3.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:61) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #226357 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#226357 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#226357 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 #226357

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

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Evening Sea color link
Evening Sea

#26604F

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Push Play color link
Push Play

#21584C

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Robin Hood color link
Robin Hood

#167057

Caesar color link
Caesar

#1B6767

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Greenstone color link
Greenstone

#246C46

#226357 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#226357
  • RGB34, 99, 87
  • CMYK25, 0, 5, 61
  • HSL169°, 49%, 26%
  • HSL Precise168.923°, 48.872%, 26.078%
  • HSV169°, 66%, 39%
  • HSB169°, 66%, 39%
  • HEX ID226357
  • DECIMAL ID2253655
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
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