#22301B Hex Color
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This extremely dark, muted lime feels almost like a forest floor in shadow. Because it sits on the edge of black, #22301b serves best as a moody background or a grounding anchor in dark mode interfaces. White text pops with exceptional readability against this shade. It functions well as a professional, understated alternative to standard black or dark navy.
Questions about #22301b
What is #22301b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #22301b is rgb(34, 48, 27), in HSL hsl(100, 28%, 15%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 44%, 81%.
When should I use #22301b instead of standard black?
Use #22301b whenever your design requires a softer, more organic grounding effect than standard black can offer. It reads with more character in high-end interfaces and provides slightly lower contrast, which reduces eye strain during long-form reading tasks.
Which accent colors look best against #22301b?
Is #22301b readable on white or black?
#22301b has a 13.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.