#22A1A3 Hex Color
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Muted but not dull, #22a1a3 is a mid-dark sky blue with a cool cyan undertone that reads refreshing rather than loud. The hex code works best as a supporting tone in tech and productivity design, where black text hits about 6.7:1 contrast for comfortable reading. It flatters warm coral accents, though it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #22a1a3
What is #22a1a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #22a1a3 is rgb(34, 161, 163), in HSL hsl(181, 65%, 39%) and in CMYK 79%, 1%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #22a1a3?
Warm accents like coral and terracotta balance its cool cast nicely. Charcoal and deep navy also work for text and UI elements layered over it.
Is #22a1a3 readable on white or black?
#22a1a3 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.