Information about #226C99 color

#226C99 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #226C99 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 108, 153) (13.3% red, 42.4% green, 60% blue), or CMYK 47 / 18 / 0 / 40 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#226C99 is a strongly colored sky-leaning azure that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tripster Blue (#2070A0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lapis Lazuli (#26619C) and Optimist (#2B688D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 108, 153)), which gives #226C99 its character. If you plan to put text on a #226C99 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. No one has named #226C99 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#226C99 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#226C99 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #226C99

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Yarra color link
Yarra

#20608E

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Ugly Blue color link
Ugly Blue

#31668A

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#226C99
  • RGB34, 108, 153
  • CMYK47, 18, 0, 40
  • CSSrgb(34, 108, 153)
  • HSL203°, 64%, 37%
  • HSL Precise202.689°, 63.636%, 36.667%
  • HSV203°, 78%, 60%
  • HSB203°, 78%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.424, 0.600)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.424, 0.600, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.424, 0.600)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID226C99
  • DECIMAL ID2256025
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01