#220A77 Hex Color
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This intensely dark indigo carries a heavy, serious weight that demands authority. Because #220a77 is so saturated and dim, it functions best as a dominant base for high-contrast dark mode interfaces or moody branding. White text is exceptionally legible against this shade, making it a reliable choice for readable, professional designs. The hex code for this deep, cool tone is #220a77.
Questions about #220a77
What is #220a77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #220a77 is rgb(34, 10, 119), in HSL hsl(253, 84%, 25%) and in CMYK 71%, 92%, 0%, 53%.
What design applications work best for #220a77?
This deep indigo is ideal for high-contrast dark mode interfaces because it offers a sophisticated alternative to pure black. It provides a stable, professional foundation that makes white or light-toned text exceptionally legible for modern digital UI designs.
Does #220a77 pair well with bright accent colors?
Because of its intense saturation, #220a77 acts as a powerful neutral anchor for vivid highlights. It creates striking, readable combinations when paired with electric neons or sharp citrus accents, allowing those brighter tones to pop without creating visual fatigue.
Is #220a77 readable on white or black?
#220a77 has a 15.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.