#226C7B Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty cyan reads as a serious and grounded tone. Because #226c7b is quite dark, it works best as a primary background color rather than fine text. Pair it with soft cream or white for high-contrast accessibility. It brings a moody, mysterious quality to interface design without overwhelming the user. The hex code for this cool, shadowy blue is #226c7b.
Questions about #226c7b
What is #226c7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #226c7b is rgb(34, 108, 123), in HSL hsl(190, 57%, 31%) and in CMYK 72%, 12%, 0%, 52%.
Is #226c7b better for text or backgrounds?
Due to its dark and desaturated nature, #226c7b is best suited as a background color rather than for fine text. Using it as a primary container allows you to layer lighter, high-contrast elements effectively over the surface.
Is #226c7b readable on white or black?
#226c7b has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.