Information about #226CA4 color

#226CA4 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #226CA4 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 108, 164) (13.3% red, 42.4% green, 64.3% blue), or CMYK 51 / 22 / 0 / 36 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #226CA4 reads as a strongly colored steel-blue azure and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Tripster Blue (#2070A0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are UCLA Blue (#2774AE) and Lapis Lazuli (#26619C).

In RGB terms — rgb(34, 108, 164) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #226CA4 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. No one has named #226CA4 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#226CA4 color variations

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

#226CA4 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 #226CA4

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

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Fun Blue color link
Fun Blue

#1959A8

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Green Blue color link
Green Blue

#1164B4

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#226CA4
  • RGB34, 108, 164
  • CMYK51, 22, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(34, 108, 164)
  • HSL206°, 66%, 39%
  • HSL Precise205.846°, 65.657%, 38.824%
  • HSV206°, 79%, 64%
  • HSB206°, 79%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.424, 0.643)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.424, 0.643, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.424, 0.643)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB64.3%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID226CA4
  • DECIMAL ID2256036
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01