Color #226756 Color / Colour Code #226756
This page shows the hex color code for color #226756 (#226756). The colour is a cyan 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 #226756 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#226756 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 135, 165, and 195 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 165, 285, and 45 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #226756
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 165 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 165 to 210 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 165 with its complement at 345 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 #226756
Lightness variations at hue 165 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #226756
Design Use Cases for #226756
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #226756 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
#226756 at 27% 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
#226756 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 165). 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 #226756 (hue 165) to its complement at hue 345. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 195. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #226756, #672234);
CSS Code for #226756
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Colors visually similar to #226756 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #226756 (#226756)
#226756 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 34 red, 103 green, and 86 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 165 degrees with 50% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #226756 is 80/255 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, 17% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #226756 against white is 6.68:1 and against black is 3.14:1. 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 #672234 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #226756. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #226734 and #225667, 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 #226756?
- #226756 is Color #226756, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(34, 103, 86), HSL(165, 50%, 27%), and CMYK(67%, 0%, 17%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 80/255.
- Is #226756 accessible for text?
- Against white, #226756 has a contrast ratio of 6.68:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.14:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #226756?
- The complementary colour is #672234 (hue 345). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #226734 and #225667. The triadic palette adds #562267 and #675622 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #226756 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #226756; or rgb(34, 103, 86); or hsl(165, 50%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 165 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.