#228C8C
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About #228C8C Cyan
#228C8C is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 34 red, 140 green, and 140 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 180°, 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 #228C8C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
180°
Hue
61%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #228C8C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #228C8C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#228C8C on White
Contrast Ratio4.04:1
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Aa#228C8C on Black
Contrast Ratio5.2:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #228C8C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #228C8C |
| RGB | rgb(34, 140, 140) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 61%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 34, 140, 140 |
| RGB Percent | 13.3%, 54.9%, 54.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 76%, 0%, 0%, 45% |
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