#221D47 Hex Color
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Like a moonless night sky, this dark indigo sits between navy and violet. The hex code #221d47 is muted and cool, with a dusty purple undertone that separates it from standard navy. Use it as a dominant background in dark mode interfaces, where white text reaches about 15.7:1 contrast. It flatters warm accents like amber or dusty rose.
Questions about #221d47
What is #221d47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #221d47 is rgb(34, 29, 71), in HSL hsl(247, 42%, 20%) and in CMYK 52%, 59%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #221d47?
Warm accents like amber, dusty rose, or terracotta bring out its purple undertone. Cool grays and desaturated blues keep the palette moody and restrained, which suits night sky themes.
Is #221d47 readable on white or black?
#221d47 has a 15.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.