#22229A Hex Color
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#22229a is a dark, saturated indigo that sits between blue and violet. Its low lightness makes it a strong base for dark mode interfaces and night sky themes, where white type stays readable at about 11.9:1 contrast. As a hex code, it works best as a dominant background rather than an accent, and it flatters warm metallics like gold better than pale neutrals. Designers after similar depth can browse other shades of purple.
Questions about #22229a
What is #22229a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #22229a is rgb(34, 34, 154), in HSL hsl(240, 64%, 37%) and in CMYK 78%, 78%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #22229a?
White text on #22229a reaches roughly 11.9:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold, so it safely supports small body text. Pair it with gold or amber accents, which glow against its depth, rather than pale neutrals that wash out.
Does #22229a read warm or cool?
#22229a reads cool, with blue dominating and only a violet lean at the edges. Its darkness, not its hue, sets the mood, giving designs a serious, nighttime feel.
Is #22229a readable on white or black?
#22229a has a 11.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.76:1 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.