#221695 Hex Color
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Not a bright royal blue, #221695 is a dark indigo that leans navy. Its low lightness and cool undertone make it a strong dominant base for dark mode interfaces, night sky scenes, and formal branding. White text reads at about 13:1 contrast, well past AA. The hex code #221695 flatters burgundy and warm amber, and it sits beside deeper purple tones.
Questions about #221695
What is #221695 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #221695 is rgb(34, 22, 149), in HSL hsl(246, 74%, 34%) and in CMYK 77%, 85%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #221695?
Warm accents like burgundy and amber give #221695 contrast without clashing. Soft cream or muted gold type also reads well against its deep blue base.
Is #221695 readable on white or black?
#221695 has a 12.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.