Information about #222B44 color

#222B44 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #222B44 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(34, 43, 68) — 13.3% red, 16.9% green, 26.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 10 / 0 / 73. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#222B44 is a moderately toned sky-leaning azure 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 a hair away from Aashay Vasani Blue (#202A44). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Crescendo (#222F44) and Redemption Blue (#232545).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 43, 68)), which gives #222B44 its character. If you plan to put text on a #222B44 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #222B44 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#222B44 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#222B44 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 #222B44

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

Crescendo color link
Crescendo

#222F44

Yankees Blue color link
Yankees Blue

#1C2841

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

Tornado color link
Tornado

#272D3C

Allegro color link
Allegro

#242E3B

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Regatta color link
Regatta

#192C49

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#222B44
  • RGB34, 43, 68
  • CMYK13, 10, 0, 73
  • CSSrgb(34, 43, 68)
  • HSL224°, 33%, 20%
  • HSL Precise224.118°, 33.333%, 20%
  • HSV224°, 50%, 27%
  • HSB224°, 50%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.169, 0.267)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.169, 0.267, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.169, 0.267)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.7%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID222B44
  • DECIMAL ID2239300
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01