Information about #221F4D color

#221F4D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #221F4D belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(34, 31, 77) — 13.3% red, 12.2% green, 30.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 17 / 18 / 0 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#221F4D is a pleasantly vivid classic blue that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from OSS Blue (#1B2450). Nearby in the Register you will also find Redemption Blue (#232545) and Paua (#2A2551).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 31, 77)), which gives #221F4D its character. If you plan to put text on a #221F4D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #221F4D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#221F4D color variations

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#221F4D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #221F4D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#221F4D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#221F4D
  • RGB34, 31, 77
  • CMYK17, 18, 0, 70
  • CSSrgb(34, 31, 77)
  • HSL244°, 43%, 21%
  • HSL Precise243.913°, 42.593%, 21.176%
  • HSV244°, 60%, 30%
  • HSB244°, 60%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.122, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.122, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.122, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID221F4D
  • DECIMAL ID2236237
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01