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Lochmara

#228FDD

Lochmara is a cool medium color with the hex code #228FDD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 34, 143, 221 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 35%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lochmara color values

HEX
#228FDD
RGB
34, 143, 221
HSL
205°, 73%, 50%
CMYK
85, 35, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lochmara sits at 205° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 73% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Lochmara is rendered as rgb(34, 143, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Lochmara translates to a CMYK breakdown of 85C 35M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (85%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Lochmara

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #228FDD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 34, 143, 221;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#228FDD',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 85%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(34, 143, 221)
rgba(34, 143, 221, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 205° on the color wheel

Dell logo
Dell
Intel logo
Intel
Reddit logo
Reddit
Cisco logo
Cisco

Frequently asked questions

What color is #228FDD?
#228FDD is Lochmara, a cool medium color with RGB values of 34, 143, 221. It has a hue of 205°, 73% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #228FDD?
The RGB color code for #228FDD is rgb(34, 143, 221). This means it contains 34 red, 143 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lochmara a warm or cool color?
Lochmara (#228FDD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #228FDD in CSS?
You can use #228FDD in CSS with: background-color: #228FDD; or color: #228FDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 143, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 35%, 0%, 13%.

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