#222E47 Hex Color
A professional and grounded deep navy
This dark, muted navy is an excellent choice for corporate UI backgrounds where you need a professional, grounded look. The hex code for this shade is #222e47. Its low saturation keeps it from distracting users, making it more subtle than a standard primary blue. White text stands out sharply against it, though you can also look into how to make black for creating similar high-contrast palettes.
Questions about #222e47
What is #222e47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #222e47 is rgb(34, 46, 71), in HSL hsl(221, 35%, 21%) and in CMYK 52%, 35%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #222e47?
This deep navy works best when paired with clean, high-contrast neutrals like crisp whites or soft cool grays. To add warmth without losing its professional edge, try subtle accents in terracotta or muted gold for a sophisticated balance.
Is #222e47 considered a warm or cool navy?
The #222e47 shade sits firmly on the cool end of the spectrum due to its significant blue-violet undertones. This coolness makes it a reliable, calming choice for digital interfaces where you want to minimize visual strain over long viewing periods.
Is #222e47 readable on white or black?
#222e47 has a 13.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.