#228C81
Cyan
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RGB
HSL
About #228C81 Cyan
#228C81 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 34 red, 140 green, and 129 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 174°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 34%.
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 #228C81 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
174°
Hue
61%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #228C81 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #228C81 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#228C81 on White
Contrast Ratio4.09:1
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Aa#228C81 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.14:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #228C81 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #228C81 |
| RGB | rgb(34, 140, 129) |
| HSL | hsl(174, 61%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 34, 140, 129 |
| RGB Percent | 13.3%, 54.9%, 50.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 76%, 0%, 8%, 45% |
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