#22597D Hex Color
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Dark, dim blue with a muted, grayed undertone, the kind of shade you get from mixing gray into a deep blue. #22597d works as a dominant base in finance, government, and tech branding. It reads cool and serious. Pair it with burgundy or warm sand for contrast. White text sits near 7.5:1 on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #22597d
What is #22597d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #22597d is rgb(34, 89, 125), in HSL hsl(204, 57%, 31%) and in CMYK 73%, 29%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #22597d?
Burgundy, terracotta, and muted gold all bring out the warmth this blue lacks. For a quieter scheme, pair it with soft neutrals like warm gray or sand, which stop the palette from feeling cold.
Is #22597d readable on white or black?
#22597d has a 7.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.