#22424C Hex Color
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Muted and dark, this cyan-leaning blue has a dusty, ashy quality with low saturation. It creates a serious, mysterious mood for moody interfaces, technology branding, and large typographic work. Use the hex code #22424c as a dark base with white text, which offers about 10.8:1 contrast for readable small body copy.
Questions about #22424c
What is #22424c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #22424c is rgb(34, 66, 76), in HSL hsl(194, 38%, 22%) and in CMYK 55%, 13%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #22424c?
#22424c pairs well with warm off-white, muted copper, pale sand, and restrained coral, which add contrast without overpowering its dark, dusty character. Use those lighter tones for buttons, highlights, or supporting type.
Is #22424c readable on white or black?
#22424c has a 10.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.