What color is #228564?

#228564 is a dark teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(34, 133, 100), and in HSL hsl(160, 59%, 33%).

Is #228564 accessible as text?

On white, #228564 has a contrast ratio of 4.56:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #228564, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #228564?

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

What colors go well with #228564?

#228564 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #862344. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #228564 below.

Is #228564 good for buttons?

#228564 works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #228564 the same as CSS seagreen?

No — #228564 is not the CSS named color seagreen, but seagreen (#2E8B57) is the closest CSS named color.

#228564 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #228564

Not just a swatch — here's how #228564 works with other colors. Named schemes with #228564 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #228564 Accent #A7C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3548

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 #228564 Secondary #744F1A Surface #E5DBC0 Accent #3B5141 Anchor #5B2320

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 #228564 Anchor #382B1E Surface #ECE4D0 Accent #849B6F 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 #228564 Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #612027 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 #228564 Secondary #88A497 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

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 #228564 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 37/100

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 69/100

High

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 52/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 94/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #228564 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 4.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #238686 — 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 #228564 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #228564;
  --color-base-rgb: 34 133 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(55.2% 0.103 165.9);
  --color-50: #F2FCF9;
  --color-100: #DEF7EF;
  --color-200: #BEEEDE;
  --color-300: #92DEC4;
  --color-400: #68CAA9;
  --color-500: #46AE8C;
  --color-600: #3C866D;
  --color-700: #305F4F;
  --color-800: #223F35;
  --color-900: #172721;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  viridian: {
    50: '#F2FCF9',
    100: '#DEF7EF',
    200: '#BEEEDE',
    300: '#92DEC4',
    400: '#68CAA9',
    500: '#46AE8C',
    600: '#3C866D',
    700: '#305F4F',
    800: '#223F35',
    900: '#172721',
  },
}

$base: #228564;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F2FCF9;
$base-100: #DEF7EF;
$base-200: #BEEEDE;
$base-300: #92DEC4;
$base-400: #68CAA9;
$base-500: #46AE8C;
$base-600: #3C866D;
$base-700: #305F4F;
$base-800: #223F35;
$base-900: #172721;
$base-hover: #1C6B51;
$base-subtle: #B5E3D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#228564",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F2FCF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DEF7EF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#BEEEDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#92DEC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#68CAA9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#46AE8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#3C866D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#305F4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#223F35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#172721",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #228564

Color Lab

Pairs with #228564

UI roles & guardrails

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