Information about #221C62 color

#221C62 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #221C62 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 28, 98) (13.3% red, 11% green, 38.4% blue), or CMYK 25 / 27 / 0 / 62 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid classic blue, #221C62 carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Suns Purple (#1D1160). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blast Off (#262857) and Midnight Blue (#191970).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 28, 98)), which gives #221C62 its character. If you plan to put text on a #221C62 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:62) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #221C62 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#221C62 color variations

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

#221C62 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 #221C62

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

Suns Purple color link
Suns Purple

#1D1160

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Visa Blue color link
Visa Blue

#1A1F71

Paris M color link
Paris M

#312760

PHCH color link
PHCH

#201173

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#221C62
  • RGB34, 28, 98
  • CMYK25, 27, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(34, 28, 98)
  • HSL245°, 56%, 25%
  • HSL Precise245.143°, 55.556%, 24.706%
  • HSV245°, 71%, 38%
  • HSB245°, 71%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.384
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.110, 0.384)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.110, 0.384, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.110, 0.384)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38.4%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID221C62
  • DECIMAL ID2235490
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01