#222618 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #222618 is an ashy lime with gray and olive undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, moody feel while retaining a subtle sense of growth and harmony. Use the hex code #222618 as a dark UI background or supporting tone; white text reaches about 15.5:1 contrast for clear readability.
Questions about #222618
What is #222618 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #222618 is rgb(34, 38, 24), in HSL hsl(77, 23%, 12%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 37%, 85%.
Does #222618 read as warm or cool?
#222618 reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its olive and yellow-lime undertones outweigh the cool effect of its grayness. It feels earthy and restrained rather than bright, making it suitable for grounded interfaces and natural-looking accents.
What colors pair well with #222618?
#222618 pairs well with warm off-whites, sand, muted terracotta, and restrained gold, which lift its low lightness without overpowering its olive cast. For a quieter interface, use it with pale neutral surfaces and reserve brighter accents for calls to action.
Is #222618 readable on white or black?
#222618 has a 15.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.