#222E3F Hex Color
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#222e3f is a dark, muted blue with gray and inky undertones, giving layouts a serious, controlled mood. The hex code works well as a dominant background for finance, security, technology, and government interfaces. White text reads clearly at about 13.7:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy or muted copper for restrained depth and warmth.
Questions about #222e3f
What is #222e3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #222e3f is rgb(34, 46, 63), in HSL hsl(215, 30%, 19%) and in CMYK 46%, 27%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #222e3f?
Is #222e3f warm or cool?
#222e3f reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue base is softened by gray and inky undertones, giving it a controlled, serious mood rather than a warm or energetic feel in most layouts.
Is #222e3f readable on white or black?
#222e3f has a 13.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.