#221F38 Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces are where #221f38 earns its keep. This dark purple sits close to black, with a dusty violet undertone that keeps it from reading flat. As a background it carries white text easily, around 15.9:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose accents for a moody, understated palette.
Questions about #221f38
What is #221f38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #221f38 is rgb(34, 31, 56), in HSL hsl(247, 29%, 17%) and in CMYK 39%, 45%, 0%, 78%.
What text color works best on #221f38?
White text reads most clearly on #221f38, with about 15.9:1 contrast. That clears WCAG AA for body text, so light gray or cream type also stays comfortable to read.
What colors pair well with #221f38?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and slate blue all sit well against #221f38. Its low saturation means brighter accents pop without clashing.
Is #221f38 readable on white or black?
#221f38 has a 15.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.