Information about #222A5D color

#222A5D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #222A5D belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 42, 93) (13.3% red, 16.5% green, 36.5% blue), or CMYK 23 / 20 / 0 / 64 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#222A5D presents itself as a confidently colored deep-sea blue — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. 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 almost identical to Delft Blue (#1F305E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Phthalo Blue (#272D59) and Blast Off (#262857).

The recipe behind #222A5D is rgb(34, 42, 93), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #222A5D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#222A5D color variations

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#222A5D 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 #222A5D

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

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Biscay color link
Biscay

#1B3162

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Confidante color link
Confidante

#233167

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Cello color link
Cello

#1E385B

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Paris M color link
Paris M

#312760

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#222A5D
  • RGB34, 42, 93
  • CMYK23, 20, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(34, 42, 93)
  • HSL232°, 46%, 25%
  • HSL Precise231.864°, 46.457%, 24.902%
  • HSV232°, 63%, 36%
  • HSB232°, 63%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.165, 0.365)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.165, 0.365, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.165, 0.365)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID222A5D
  • DECIMAL ID2239069
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01