#224E48
Dark Cyan
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About #224E48 Dark Cyan
#224E48 is a dark cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 34 red, 78 green, and 72 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 172°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 22%.
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 #224E48 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
172°
Hue
39%
Saturation
22%
Lightness
Dark Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #224E48 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #224E48 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#224E48 on White
Contrast Ratio9.33:1
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Aa#224E48 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.25:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #224E48 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #224E48 |
| RGB | rgb(34, 78, 72) |
| HSL | hsl(172, 39%, 22%) |
| RGB Decimal | 34, 78, 72 |
| RGB Percent | 13.3%, 30.6%, 28.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 56%, 0%, 8%, 69% |
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