#22404D Hex Color
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#22404d is a dark, muted cyan-blue with gray and green undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, misty mood suited to technology, security, finance, and nautical branding. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text and copper accents; white text has about 11:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #22404d.
Questions about #22404d
What is #22404d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #22404d is rgb(34, 64, 77), in HSL hsl(198, 39%, 22%) and in CMYK 56%, 17%, 0%, 70%.
How does #22404d read, warm or cool?
#22404d reads as a cool, dark cyan-blue because its blue base and green undertones are softened by noticeable gray, creating a misty, restrained appearance rather than a bright or tropical one.
What colors pair well with #22404d?
#22404d pairs especially well with white, soft gray, and warm copper accents because these choices balance its cool, muted base with either clean contrast or restrained warmth in a palette.
Is #22404d readable on white or black?
#22404d has a 11.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.