#228088 Hex Color
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#228088 is a cool, muted cyan with green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its steady, refreshing character suits technology, communication, and aerospace branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting color beside warm white or coral, or as a UI background with white text, which reaches about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #228088.
Questions about #228088
What is #228088 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #228088 is rgb(34, 128, 136), in HSL hsl(185, 60%, 33%) and in CMYK 75%, 6%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #228088?
Warm white softens #228088’s coolness, while coral adds a lively warm contrast; charcoal can provide grounded text or framing. Use the strongest pairing according to the role, then check contrast for each text and background combination.
Is #228088 warm or cool?
#228088 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue and moderate saturation create a refreshing, steady appearance rather than the warmth of yellow-based hues. Its medium-dark value gives the shade added visual weight.
Is #228088 readable on white or black?
#228088 has a 4.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.51:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.