Information about #222B2C color

#222B2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#222B2C falls into the Cyan Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(34, 43, 44) — 13.3% red, 16.9% green, 17.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 0 / 0 / 83. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#222B2C is a gently muted cyan that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Charleston Green (#232B2B). Slightly further away sit Cinder (#242A2E) and Blue Charcoal (#262B2F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 43, 44)), which gives #222B2C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #222B2C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#222B2C color variations

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

#222B2C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#222B2C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#1A2122

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#131919

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#0D1011

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#060808

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Black

#000000

#222B2C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#222B2C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#21222B

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#21262B

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#222B2C

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#212B28

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#212B24

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#222B21

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#222B2C 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
#222B2C
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#2B2221
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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
#222B2C
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#2B2721
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#2B2125
#2B2125

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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
#21252B
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#222B2C
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#212B27
#212B27

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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
#222B2C
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#2B212A
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#2A2B21
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#222B2C
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#22212B
#22212B

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#2B2221
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#2A2B21
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#222B2C
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#27212B
#27212B

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#2B2221
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#252B21
#252B21

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Nearest named colors to #222B2C

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

Charleston Green color link
Charleston Green

#232B2B

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Blue Charcoal color link
Blue Charcoal

#262B2F

Midnight Moss color link
Midnight Moss

#242E28

Wine Trail color link
Wine Trail

#27292D

Kermadec color link
Kermadec

#1D2C2A

Shadowland color link
Shadowland

#26272C

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Double Foundry color link
Double Foundry

#282A2C

Dark Gunmetal color link
Dark Gunmetal

#1F262A

Black Russian color link
Black Russian

#24252B

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

#222B2C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#222B2C
  • RGB34, 43, 44
  • CMYK4, 0, 0, 83
  • HSL186°, 13%, 15%
  • HSL Precise186°, 12.821%, 15.294%
  • HSV186°, 23%, 17%
  • HSB186°, 23%, 17%
  • HEX ID222B2C
  • DECIMAL ID2239276
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
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