#226659 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #226659 carries cool green undertones with a slightly dusty finish. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, grounded mood, while restrained saturation keeps it refined. Use the hex code as a dominant background with warm ivory or muted coral accents. White text achieves about 6.7:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy and clear interfaces.
Questions about #226659
What is #226659 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #226659 is rgb(34, 102, 89), in HSL hsl(169, 50%, 27%) and in CMYK 67%, 0%, 13%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #226659?
Warm ivory and muted coral pair especially well with #226659, balancing its cool, dusty green base with gentle warmth. This combination suits buttons, accents, and editorial layouts where you want contrast without a harsh visual break.
What mood does #226659 create in a design?
#226659 reads cool and grounded, with low lightness and restrained saturation giving it a serious, composed mood rather than a vivid or playful one. Use it for navigation, panels, or full-width backgrounds when a design needs quiet visual weight.
Is #226659 readable on white or black?
#226659 has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.