Color #22673B Color / Colour Code #22673B
This page shows the hex color code for color #22673b (#22673B). The colour is a green tone with 50% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #22673B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#22673B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 112, 142, and 172 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 142, 262, and 22 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #22673B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 142 and saturation at 50%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 142 to 187 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 142 with its complement at 322 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 #22673B
Lightness variations at hue 142 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #22673B
Design Use Cases for #22673B
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #22673B 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
#22673B at 27% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#22673B falls in the green range (hue 142). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #22673B (hue 142) to its complement at hue 322. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 172. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22673b, #67224e);
CSS Code for #22673B
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About Color #22673B (#22673B)
#22673B is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 34 red, 103 green, and 59 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 142 degrees with 50% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #22673B is 77/255 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 67% cyan, 0% magenta, 43% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #22673B against white is 6.84:1 and against black is 3.07:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #67224E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #22673B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2C6722 and #22675E, 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 #22673B?
- #22673B is Color #22673B, a green color (colour) with RGB(34, 103, 59), HSL(142, 50%, 27%), and CMYK(67%, 0%, 43%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 77/255.
- Is #22673B accessible for text?
- Against white, #22673B has a contrast ratio of 6.84:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.07:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #22673B?
- The complementary colour is #67224E (hue 322). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2C6722 and #22675E. The triadic palette adds #3C2267 and #673C22 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #22673B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #22673b; or rgb(34, 103, 59); or hsl(142, 50%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 142 50% 27%; 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.