Color: #228B22

#228B22 Color Information

#228B22 is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #228B22. A complement of this color would be #8C228C, perceived brightness is 0.38, and the grayscale version is #575757.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 120°,a saturation of 61%, and a lightness of 34%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 120°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.

In a RGB color space, #228B22 is composed of 13% red, 55% green and 13% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76% cyan, 0% magenta, 76% yellow and 45% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 18.96, x: 0.3245, and y: 0.5660.

Color Code #228B22

HEX
#228B22
RGB
rgb(34, 139, 34)
HSL
hsl(120, 61%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(120, 76%, 55%)
CMYK
76%, 0%, 76%, 45%
XYZ
X: 10.87, Y: 18.96, Z: 3.67
Lab
L: 50.64, a: -45.72, b: 44.03
Name
forestgreen

Shades of Color #228B22

Shades are created by darkening the original color #228B22 in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.

Tints of Color #228B22

Tints are created by lightening the original color #228B22 in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.

About #228B22 Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 120°, a saturation of 61%, and a lightness of 34%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 120°, a saturation of 76%, and a value of 55%.

  • HEX: #228B22
  • RGB: rgb(34, 139, 34)
  • HSL: hsl(120, 61%, 34%)
  • HSV: hsv(120, 76%, 55%)
  • CMYK: 76.00% cyan, 0.00% magenta, 76.00% yellow, 45.00% black
  • XYZ: 10.87, 18.96, 3.67
  • Yxy: 18.96, 0.3245, 0.5660
  • Hunter Lab: 50.64, -45.72, 44.03
  • CIE-Lab: 50.64, -45.72, 44.03

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 10.87, Y: 18.96, Z: 3.67. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 18.96, x: 0.3245, and y: 0.5660.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 50.64, a: -45.72, and b: 44.03. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 50.64, a: -45.72, and b: 44.03.

Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.

Triadic Colors of #228B22

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #228B22. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #228B22

Analogous colors are adjacent to #228B22 on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Monochromatic Colors of #228B22

Monochromatic colors are variations of #228B22, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #228B22

The complementary color of #228B22 is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.

CSS Examples of #228B22

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #228b22;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(34, 139, 34);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(34, 139, 34, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(120, 61%, 34%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #228b22;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #228b22;
}

HTML Examples of #228B22

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #228b22; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(34, 139, 34); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(34, 139, 34, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(120, 61%, 34%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #228b22;">This is a text example.</p>
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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #228b22; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

Related Colors of #228B22

These colors are similar to #228B22, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.