#221E22 Hex Color
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Dark, dim, and almost colorless, grey #221e22 sits just above black with a faint purple undertone. That low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode interfaces and moody layouts, where content needs to carry the page. White text reaches about 16.4:1 contrast against it, so small type stays readable. The hex code #221e22 also flatters muted plum or dusty blue accents.
Questions about #221e22
What is #221e22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #221e22 is rgb(34, 30, 34), in HSL hsl(300, 6%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 0%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #221e22?
Muted plum, dusty blue, and warm amber all read well against #221e22, since its faint purple undertone flatters colors with similar depth. Keep those accents small; this grey works best as a dominant base.
Is #221e22 warm or cool?
It reads neutral to slightly cool. The grey is nearly pure, but a trace of purple gives it a cool edge, most noticeable next to warm neutrals like beige or tan.
Is #221e22 readable on white or black?
#221e22 has a 16.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.