#225ADD Color Information

Hex color code: #225ADD

The hex color #225ADD is a bold blue with RGB values of (34, 90, 221) and HSL of (222°, 73%, 50%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameRoyal Blue

HEX

#225ADD

RGB

34, 90, 221

HSL

222°, 73%, 50%

CMYK

85%, 59%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #225ADD;
background-color: #225ADD;
border-color: #225ADD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #225ADD;
border: 2px solid #225ADD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#225ADD]
text-[#225ADD]
border-[#225ADD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_225ADD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #225ADD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #225ADD; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #225ADD; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #225ADD; background-color: #225ADD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #225ADD20; border-left: 4px solid #225ADD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #225ADD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #225ADD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

34, 90, 221

Red: 34 / Green: 90 / Blue: 221

HSL

222°, 73%, 50%

Hue: 222° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

85%, 59%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 85% / Magenta: 59% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #225ADD?

#225ADD is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DDA522

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #225ADD to RGB:

rgb(34, 90, 221)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #225ADD to HSL:

hsl(222, 73%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #225ADD to CMYK:

cmyk(85%, 59%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking blue tone, #225ADD has RGB (34, 90, 221) and HSL (222°, 73%, 50%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #225ADD is #DDA522, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #22B7DD.

Use #225ADD in CSS: color: #225ADD or background-color: #225ADD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #225ADD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.57:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #225ADD?

#225ADD is a striking blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #225ADD?

#225ADD in RGB is (34, 90, 221) - 34 red, 90 green, and 221 blue.

How to use #225ADD in CSS?

Use #225ADD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #225ADD?

#DDA522 (complementary), #22B7DD (analogous), and #183F9A (lighter shade) work well with #225ADD.