Information about #229EA4 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #229EA4 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(34, 158, 164) — 13.3% red, 62% green, 64.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 51 / 2 / 0 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#229EA4 presents itself as a energetic, saturated cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Java (#259797). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pelorous (#2599B2) and Boy Red (#0E9CA5).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 158, 164)), which gives #229EA4 its character. If you plan to put text on a #229EA4 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#229EA4 color variations

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#229EA4 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 #229EA4

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

Java color link
Java

#259797

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Boy Red color link
Boy Red

#0E9CA5

Celeritas color link
Celeritas

#299792

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Spring Teal color link
Spring Teal

#0EA7A5

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

AITriedPume color link
AITriedPume

#13B6A9

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

#229EA4 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#229EA4
  • RGB34, 158, 164
  • CMYK51, 2, 0, 36
  • HSL183°, 66%, 39%
  • HSL Precise182.769°, 65.657%, 38.824%
  • HSV183°, 79%, 64%
  • HSB183°, 79%, 64%
  • HEX ID229EA4
  • DECIMAL ID2268836
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB64.3%
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