#224EA5
Blue
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About #224EA5 Blue
#224EA5 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 34 red, 78 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 220°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 39%.
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 #224EA5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
220°
Hue
66%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #224EA5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #224EA5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#224EA5 on White
Contrast Ratio7.77:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#224EA5 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.7:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #224EA5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #224EA5 |
| RGB | rgb(34, 78, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(220, 66%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 34, 78, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 13.3%, 30.6%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 79%, 53%, 0%, 35% |
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