Information about #221E5B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #221E5B belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 30, 91) (13.3% red, 11.8% green, 35.7% blue), or CMYK 22 / 24 / 0 / 64 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#221E5B presents itself as a clearly saturated deep-sea blue — one 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 just a few steps away from Blast Off (#262857). Its next-closest registered neighbors are OSS Blue (#1B2450) and Dark Persian Blue (#2D2759).

In RGB terms — rgb(34, 30, 91) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #221E5B 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:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #221E5B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#221E5B color variations

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#221E5B 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 #221E5B

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

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

OSS Blue color link
OSS Blue

#1B2450

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Suns Purple color link
Suns Purple

#1D1160

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Paris M color link
Paris M

#312760

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

#221E5B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#221E5B
  • RGB34, 30, 91
  • CMYK22, 24, 0, 64
  • HSL244°, 50%, 24%
  • HSL Precise243.934°, 50.413%, 23.725%
  • HSV244°, 67%, 36%
  • HSB244°, 67%, 36%
  • HEX ID221E5B
  • DECIMAL ID2235995
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
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