Information about #227BAE color

#227BAE color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #227BAE belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 123, 174) (13.3% red, 48.2% green, 68.2% blue), or CMYK 55 / 20 / 0 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#227BAE presents itself as a energetic, saturated azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to UCLA Blue (#2774AE). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lure (#2F77A9) and Bluish (#2976BB).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 123, 174)), which gives #227BAE its character. If you plan to put text on a #227BAE background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. #227BAE has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#227BAE color variations

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

#227BAE 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 #227BAE

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

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#227BAE
  • RGB34, 123, 174
  • CMYK55, 20, 0, 32
  • CSSrgb(34, 123, 174)
  • HSL202°, 67%, 41%
  • HSL Precise201.857°, 67.308%, 40.784%
  • HSV202°, 80%, 68%
  • HSB202°, 80%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.682
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.482, 0.682)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.482, 0.682, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.482, 0.682)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID227BAE
  • DECIMAL ID2259886
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers9 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01