#224859
Dark Blue
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About #224859 Dark Blue
#224859 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 34 red, 72 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 199°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 24%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #224859 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
199°
Hue
45%
Saturation
24%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #224859 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #224859 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#224859 on White
Contrast Ratio9.82:1
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Aa#224859 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.14:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #224859 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #224859 |
| RGB | rgb(34, 72, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(199, 45%, 24%) |
| RGB Decimal | 34, 72, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 13.3%, 28.2%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 62%, 19%, 0%, 65% |
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