#220517 Hex Color
Dark Magenta with a Sooty Edge
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors pair well with #220517?
Dusty rose, warm cream, and muted gold bring out the hidden pink in #220517 without fighting its darkness. Use it as a dominant base and save lighter tints for accents, since large single-color fields can read muddy.
Does #220517 meet WCAG contrast standards?
White text on #220517 reaches about 19.1:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. Dark text will not work on it, so plan for light type across any design built on this shade.