Information about #212226 color

#212226 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#212226 falls into the Blue Color FamilyDesaturated, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(33, 34, 38) — 12.9% red, 13.3% green, 14.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 2 / 2 / 0 / 85. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#212226 presents itself as a softly muted balanced grey tone — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. 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 Plock Gray (#232224). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Raisin Black (#242124) and Nero (#252525).

The recipe behind #212226 is rgb(33, 34, 38), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #212226: 15.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:85) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #212226 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#212226 color variations

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

#212226 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 #212226

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

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Sentry color link
Sentry

#1C2728

Blackjack color link
Blackjack

#1D2020

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#212226
  • RGB33, 34, 38
  • CMYK2, 2, 0, 85
  • CSSrgb(33, 34, 38)
  • HSL228°, 7%, 14%
  • HSL Precise228°, 7.042%, 13.922%
  • HSV228°, 13%, 15%
  • HSB228°, 13%, 15%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • GLSLvec3(0.129, 0.133, 0.149)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.129, 0.133, 0.149, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.129, 0.133, 0.149)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID212226
  • DECIMAL ID2171430
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01