#228b22 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228b22 (also known as Forest green) is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 75.5% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 120 degrees, a saturation of 60.7% and a lightness of 33.9%. #228b22 color hex could be obtained by blending #44ff44 with #001700. Closest websafe color is: #339933.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 0
    • Y 76
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#228b22 color description : Dark lime green.

#228b22 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228b22 has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0, Y:0.76, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2263842.

Hex triplet 228b22 #228b22
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 34 rgb(34,139,34)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 13.3 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,13.3%)
CMYK 76, 0, 76, 45
HSL 120°, 60.7, 33.9 hsl(120,60.7%,33.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 120°, 75.5, 54.5
Web Safe 339933 #339933
CIE-LAB 50.593, -49.586, 45.015
XYZ 10.18, 18.92, 4.629
xyY 0.302, 0.561, 18.92
CIE-LCH 50.593, 66.971, 137.766
CIE-LUV 50.593, -43.124, 55.748
Hunter-Lab 43.497, -34.342, 24.139
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 00100010

Color Schemes with #228b22

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Alternatives to #228b22

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#228b22 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228b22

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228b22;}
.background {background-color:#228b22;}
.border {border:1px solid #228b22;}

Shades and Tints of #228b22

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030d03 is the darkest color, while #fcfefc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228b22

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #515c51 is the less saturated color, while #01ac01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228b22 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #606060 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #546954 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e7f28 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9c7938 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4e8791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #668326 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #707f30 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3e8869 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population