#222423 Hex Color
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#222423 is a near-black gray with very low saturation and a subtle green cast. Its dim, neutral character brings seriousness and depth to dark interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 15.6:1 contrast. The hex code #222423 also pairs well with muted stone or warm metal accents.
Questions about #222423
What is #222423 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #222423 is rgb(34, 36, 35), in HSL hsl(150, 3%, 14%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 3%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #222423?
Muted stone gray, warm brass, and soft sage accents pair well with #222423, adding contrast without overpowering its restrained green cast. Use off-white for a gentler interface and reserve brighter hues for small highlights.
Does #222423 read as warm or cool?
#222423 reads as a cool-leaning near-black gray because its low saturation is nudged by a subtle green cast. That restrained character conveys seriousness and depth, making it effective for dark interfaces, minimal layouts, architecture, and typography.
Is #222423 readable on white or black?
#222423 has a 15.61:1 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.