Color #224940 Color / Colour Code #224940
This page shows the hex color code for color #224940 (#224940). The colour is a cyan tone with 36% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #224940 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#224940 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 136, 166, and 196 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 166, 286, and 46 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #224940
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 166 and saturation at 36%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 166 to 211 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 166 with its complement at 346 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #224940
Lightness variations at hue 166 and 36% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #224940
Design Use Cases for #224940
Balanced UI Color
At 36% saturation, #224940 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#224940 at 21% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#224940 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 166). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #224940 (hue 166) to its complement at hue 346. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 196. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #224940, #49222b);
CSS Code for #224940
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About Color #224940 (#224940)
#224940 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 34 red, 73 green, and 64 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 166 degrees with 36% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #224940 is 60/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 53% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #224940 against white is 10.02:1 and against black is 2.10:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #49222B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #224940. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #22492D and #223F49, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #224940?
- #224940 is Color #224940, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(34, 73, 64), HSL(166, 36%, 21%), and CMYK(53%, 0%, 12%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 60/255.
- Is #224940 accessible for text?
- Against white, #224940 has a contrast ratio of 10.02:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.10:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #224940?
- The complementary colour is #49222B (hue 346). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #22492D and #223F49. The triadic palette adds #402249 and #494022 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #224940 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #224940; or rgb(34, 73, 64); or hsl(166, 36%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 166 36% 21%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.