#221233 Hex Color
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Not quite black and not vivid purple, #221233 sits in a dim, dusty corner of violet with gray undertones. Its low saturation and deep lightness make it a strong dark mode base or 60% background, where muted purples feel moody but controlled. White text passes easily against it, with contrast near 17.5:1. Pair it with a dusty rose or muted gold accent to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #221233
What is #221233 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #221233 is rgb(34, 18, 51), in HSL hsl(269, 48%, 14%) and in CMYK 33%, 65%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #221233?
#221233 pairs well with muted gold, dusty rose, and desaturated teal accents. These keep the palette balanced without fighting its low saturation. Avoid bright, vivid colors, since they can overpower the dim base.
Is #221233 readable on white or black?
#221233 has a 17.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.