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#22B9A0 color code is #22B9A0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #22b9a0.

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#22B9A0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #22B9A0 is 0.3758. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.47:1 against white and 8.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#22B9A0 on white2.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#22B9A0 on black8.52:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #22B9A02.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #22B9A08.52:1AAA

#22B9A0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #22B9A0?+
The hex code for #22B9A0 is #22B9A0. In RGB it's rgb(34, 185, 160), and in HSL it's hsl(170, 69%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #22B9A0?+
#22B9A0 in RGB is (34, 185, 160). Written in CSS: rgb(34, 185, 160).
What is the CMYK value of #22B9A0?+
#22B9A0 converts to CMYK(82%, 0%, 14%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #22B9A0.
Is #22b9a0 a warm or cool color?+
#22B9A0 (#22B9A0) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 170° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #22b9a0 belong to?+
#22B9A0 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 170°, 69%, 43% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #22b9a0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#22B9A0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.47:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #22b9a0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #22B9A0 (#22B9A0) is 3249 C Deep Teal, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #22B9A0 in design

Practical guidance for using #22b9a0 (#22B9A0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#22B9A0 (#22B9A0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #22B9A0 (#22B9A0) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#22B9A0 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#22B9A0 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.