#24222E Hex Color
A grounded and moody deep violet
#24222e is an almost black, muted violet with dusty, ash-like undertones. Because of its extremely dark value, it creates a grounded, serious mood for moody UI backgrounds or high-contrast branding. White text is highly legible against this hue, providing a strong 15.6:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code as a base color when you need structure without the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #24222e
What is #24222e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #24222e is rgb(36, 34, 46), in HSL hsl(250, 15%, 16%) and in CMYK 22%, 26%, 0%, 82%.
How does #24222e function as an alternative to pure black?
#24222e provides a grounded, moody foundation that lacks the harsh visual intensity of pure black. Because of its subtle violet and ash undertones, it feels more natural and organic in UI design, making text easier on the eyes while maintaining high contrast.
What colors pair well with the deep violet of #24222e?
Is #24222e readable on white or black?
#24222e has a 15.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.