Information about #223E5E color

#223E5E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #223E5E belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(34, 62, 94) — 13.3% red, 24.3% green, 36.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 24 / 13 / 0 / 63. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#223E5E is a confidently colored azure that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Shipshape (#21425F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Regal Blue (#203F58) and Blue Clouds (#273C5A).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 62, 94)), which gives #223E5E its character. If you plan to put text on a #223E5E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #223E5E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#223E5E color variations

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

#223E5E 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 #223E5E

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#223E5E
  • RGB34, 62, 94
  • CMYK24, 13, 0, 63
  • CSSrgb(34, 62, 94)
  • HSL212°, 47%, 25%
  • HSL Precise212°, 46.875%, 25.098%
  • HSV212°, 64%, 37%
  • HSB212°, 64%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.243, 0.369)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.243, 0.369, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.243, 0.369)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID223E5E
  • DECIMAL ID2244190
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01