What color is #228366?

#228366 is a dark teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(34, 131, 102), and in HSL hsl(162, 59%, 32%).

Is #228366 accessible as text?

On white, #228366 has a contrast ratio of 4.66:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #228366, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #228366?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-700 (#007A55).

What colors go well with #228366?

#228366 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #82213E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #228366 below.

Is #228366 good for buttons?

#228366 works for buttons; white text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #228366 the same as CSS seagreen?

No — #228366 is not the CSS named color seagreen, but seagreen (#2E8B57) is the closest CSS named color.

#228366 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #228366

Not just a swatch — here's how #228366 works with other colors. Named schemes with #228366 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #228366 Accent #A7C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3549

Viridian opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #228366 Secondary #734F19 Surface #E5DBC0 Accent #3B5141 Anchor #5B231F

Viridian plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #228366 Anchor #382B1E Surface #ECE4D0 Accent #849C6F Secondary #3A3833

Viridian anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #228366 Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #612026 Accent #E5C4B9 Secondary #342B2C

Viridian sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #228366 Secondary #86A297 Support #989286 Ink #16140F

Viridian is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Viridian carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #228366 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 36/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 45/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 62/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 66/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 52/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 93/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 27/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #228366 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #CEEBE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #217F82 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #228366 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #228366;
  --color-base-rgb: 34 131 102;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(54.7% 0.099 168.4);
  --color-50: #F2FCF9;
  --color-100: #DEF7F0;
  --color-200: #BEEEE0;
  --color-300: #92DEC7;
  --color-400: #68CAAD;
  --color-500: #46AE8F;
  --color-600: #3C8670;
  --color-700: #305F51;
  --color-800: #223F36;
  --color-900: #172722;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  viridian: {
    50: '#F2FCF9',
    100: '#DEF7F0',
    200: '#BEEEE0',
    300: '#92DEC7',
    400: '#68CAAD',
    500: '#46AE8F',
    600: '#3C8670',
    700: '#305F51',
    800: '#223F36',
    900: '#172722',
  },
}

$base: #228366;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #F2FCF9;
$base-100: #DEF7F0;
$base-200: #BEEEE0;
$base-300: #92DEC7;
$base-400: #68CAAD;
$base-500: #46AE8F;
$base-600: #3C8670;
$base-700: #305F51;
$base-800: #223F36;
$base-900: #172722;
$base-hover: #1B6851;
$base-subtle: #B4E2D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#228366",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F2FCF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DEF7F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#BEEEE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#92DEC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#68CAAD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#46AE8F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#3C8670",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#305F51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#223F36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#172722",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #228366

Color Lab

Pairs with #228366

UI roles & guardrails

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