Information about #222A31 color

#222A31 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #222A31 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(34, 42, 49) — 13.3% red, 16.5% green, 19.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 6 / 3 / 0 / 81. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#222A31 is a gently muted azure that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Indian Ink (#232732). Slightly further away sit Cinder (#242A2E) and Blue Charcoal (#262B2F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 42, 49)), which gives #222A31 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #222A31: 14.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:81), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #222A31 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#222A31 color variations

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#222A31 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 #222A31

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

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Wine Trail color link
Wine Trail

#27292D

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Shadowland color link
Shadowland

#26272C

Jaguar color link
Jaguar

#29292F

Bunker color link
Bunker

#292C2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#222A31
  • RGB34, 42, 49
  • CMYK6, 3, 0, 81
  • CSSrgb(34, 42, 49)
  • HSL208°, 18%, 16%
  • HSL Precise208°, 18.072%, 16.275%
  • HSV208°, 31%, 19%
  • HSB208°, 31%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.165, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.165, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.165, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID222A31
  • DECIMAL ID2239025
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01