#22495D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #22495d is a cool blue with gray, slightly green undertones. Its low saturation gives it a serious, dependable feel suited to finance, technology, government, and nautical branding. Use the hex code as a dominant UI or dark-mode background, where white text achieves about 9.6:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy or warm brass for measured contrast.
Questions about #22495d
What is #22495d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #22495d is rgb(34, 73, 93), in HSL hsl(200, 46%, 25%) and in CMYK 63%, 22%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #22495d?
#22495d pairs well with burgundy, warm brass, off-white, and pale blue because those accents add warmth or brightness without overpowering its cool, serious blue-gray base for branding and interfaces. Use burgundy for measured contrast and brass for a warmer focal accent.
Is #22495d a warm or cool color?
It reads as a cool blue because its gray base and slight green undertone temper warmth, giving #22495d a reserved, dependable character that suits technology, finance, government, and nautical-inspired interfaces.
Is #22495d readable on white or black?
#22495d has a 9.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.