#225588 Hex Color
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This muted, deep blue feels solid and professional, making it an excellent choice for finance or security-focused UI backgrounds. Its cool, unsaturated tone avoids the aggression of brighter primaries, offering a grounded look that pairs effectively with cream or warm gray accents. The hex code for this serious shade is #225588, which provides high enough contrast to keep white text readable.
Questions about #225588
What is #225588 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #225588 is rgb(34, 85, 136), in HSL hsl(210, 60%, 33%) and in CMYK 75%, 38%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #225588?
#225588 works best when balanced against neutral, warm tones that prevent the interface from feeling too cold. It looks particularly effective when paired with soft cream or light warm gray accents, which provide enough contrast for text while keeping the overall design scheme feeling sophisticated and grounded.
Is #225588 readable on white or black?
#225588 has a 7.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.