royalblue

#226DEE

VibrantElectricCool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB34, 109, 238
CMYK86, 54, 0, 7
HSL218°, 86%, 53%
LAB48, 16, -73
Closest Library Match
blue-60098% Match

Readability

4.67On WhitePASS AA
4.49On BlackFAIL

For optimal readability, use White text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #226DEE

The hexadecimal color code #226DEE is a medium, intense shade of Blue (known as royalblue). In the RGB color model, #226DEE is comprised of 34 red, 109 green, and 238 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 218 degrees, a saturation of 86%, and a lightness of 53%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 499 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create intense Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #226DEE.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind