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#22C55E color code is #22C55E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #22c55e.

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#22C55E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #22C55E is 0.4108. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.28:1 against white and 9.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#22C55E on white2.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#22C55E on black9.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #22C55E2.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #22C55E9.22:1AAA

#22C55E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #22C55E?+
The hex code for #22C55E is #22C55E. In RGB it's rgb(34, 197, 94), and in HSL it's hsl(142, 71%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #22C55E?+
#22C55E in RGB is (34, 197, 94). Written in CSS: rgb(34, 197, 94).
What is the CMYK value of #22C55E?+
#22C55E converts to CMYK(83%, 0%, 52%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #22C55E.
Is #22c55e a warm or cool color?+
#22C55E (#22C55E) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 142° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #22c55e belong to?+
#22C55E belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 142°, 71%, 45% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #22c55e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#22C55E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.28:1 — 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 #22c55e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #22C55E (#22C55E) is 3207 C Deep Forest, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #22C55E in design

Practical guidance for using #22c55e (#22C55E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#22C55E (#22C55E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #22C55E (#22C55E) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#22C55E 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

#22C55E 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.

Brands that use #22C55E

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #22c55e (#22C55E). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Spotify#1DB954 · Spotify GreenWhatsApp#25D366 · WhatsApp GreenUber#06C167 · Uber Green