#222D16 Hex Color
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The hex code #222d16 is a dark, dusty lime with muted yellow-green undertones and very low saturation. Its heavy depth creates a serious, mysterious mood while retaining a grounded link to growth and nature. Use it as a dominant background for moody interfaces, gaming, or sports branding; white text reaches about 14.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #222d16
What is #222d16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #222d16 is rgb(34, 45, 22), in HSL hsl(89, 34%, 13%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 51%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #222d16?
#222d16 pairs well with warm cream, rust, and terracotta because these lighter, warmer tones bring out its subdued yellow-green cast without erasing its serious mood. Use cream for spacious contrast and rust or terracotta for small, energetic accents.
Is #222d16 readable on white or black?
#222d16 has a 14.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.