#225234 Hex Color
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Darker than a wine bottle and far less shiny, #225234 is a deep green pulled toward gray. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a settled, serious feel, which suits eco branding, finance, and gardening palettes. Treat it as a dominant base rather than an accent, and warm it up with cream or soft gold. White text reads clearly on top at roughly 9:1 contrast.
Questions about #225234
What is #225234 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #225234 is rgb(34, 82, 52), in HSL hsl(143, 41%, 23%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 37%, 68%.
What text color works best on #225234?
White text is the safest choice on #225234, with a contrast ratio around 9:1 that clears WCAG AA for small body text. Light cream also works if you want a softer look.
What colors pair well with #225234?
Warm off-whites, soft gold, and muted terracotta all flatter #225234 without stealing its depth. Avoid bright greens nearby, since they make this shade read muddy by comparison.
Is #225234 readable on white or black?
#225234 has a 9.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.