#22232E Hex Color
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#22232e is a dark, muted indigo with ashy gray undertones and a matte, almost charcoal finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to night-sky branding, meditation spaces, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reads clearly at about 15.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #22232e.
Questions about #22232e
What is #22232e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #22232e is rgb(34, 35, 46), in HSL hsl(235, 15%, 16%) and in CMYK 26%, 24%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #22232e?
#22232e pairs well with white, soft gray, muted lavender, and dusty blue, which preserve its cool, nocturnal character while adding readable contrast; small accents of terracotta or burgundy add warmth.
Is #22232e a warm or cool color?
#22232e reads as a cool color because its indigo base leans blue, while the ashy gray undertones soften its saturation and keep it from feeling vivid. It creates a quiet, serious mood suited to dark interfaces and contemplative spaces.
Is #22232e readable on white or black?
#22232e has a 15.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.