Information about #222B1D color

#222B1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#222B1D falls into the Chartreuse Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(34, 43, 29) — 13.3% red, 16.9% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 4 / 0 / 5 / 83. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A gently muted chartreuse, #222B1D stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Black Chestnut Oak (#252321). Slightly further away sit Maire (#2A2922) and Top Gear (#24221A).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(34, 43, 29)), which gives #222B1D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #222B1D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#222B1D color variations

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#222B1D 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 #222B1D

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

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#222B1D
  • RGB34, 43, 29
  • CMYK4, 0, 5, 83
  • CSSrgb(34, 43, 29)
  • HSL99°, 19%, 14%
  • HSL Precise98.571°, 19.444%, 14.118%
  • HSV99°, 33%, 17%
  • HSB99°, 33%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.169, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.169, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.169, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID222B1D
  • DECIMAL ID2239261
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01