Information about #222E2E color

#222E2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #222E2E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(34, 46, 46) — 13.3% red, 18% green, 18% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 5 / 0 / 0 / 82. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#222E2E presents itself as a gently muted cyan — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well 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 green channel (rgb(34, 46, 46)), which gives #222E2E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #222E2E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#222E2E color variations

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#222E2E 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 #222E2E

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

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Kermadec color link
Kermadec

#1D2C2A

Ivy Green color link
Ivy Green

#23352D

Wine Trail color link
Wine Trail

#27292D

Holly color link
Holly

#25342B

Bunker color link
Bunker

#292C2F

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#222E2E
  • RGB34, 46, 46
  • CMYK5, 0, 0, 82
  • CSSrgb(34, 46, 46)
  • HSL180°, 15%, 16%
  • HSL Precise180°, 15%, 15.686%
  • HSV180°, 26%, 18%
  • HSB180°, 26%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.180, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.180, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.180, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID222E2E
  • DECIMAL ID2240046
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01