#228e72 color: Observatory
#228e72 is rgb(34, 142, 114) in RGB and oklch(58.041% 0.104 170.912) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Emerald
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- ≈ Teal
- teal-600
- Black 44%
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About #228e72
#228e72 is a bright emerald color. In OKLCH it has 58% lightness, 0.104 chroma and a hue of 171°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 4.05:1 contrast and black text 5.18:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Observatory (#008f70). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is teal-600.
Lighter: #228e72 mixed with white
Darker: #228e72 mixed with black
Calmer: #228e72 with less saturation
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Questions about #228e72
What color is #228e72?
#228e72 is bright emerald. The closest named color is Observatory. In RGB it is rgb(34, 142, 114), in HSL hsl(164.44, 61.36%, 34.51%) and in OKLCH oklch(58.041% 0.104 170.912).
What colors go well with #228e72?
The complementary color of #228e72 is #a85f82. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #568a4e and #008c94. The triadic partners are #7b6fb3 and #ab673e.
Is white or black text more readable on #228e72?
White text reads better on #228e72: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.05:1 and black gives 5.18:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #228e72 a warm or cool color?
#228e72 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 171 degrees, its lightness 58% and its chroma 0.104.