#222B0E color
The hex color #222B0E is a very dark, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.3% red, 16.9% green and 5.5% blue (34, 43, 14).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 51% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 67% yellow and 83% black.
The closest named color is Lindworm Green (#172808), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.79:1).
#222B0E color codes
| HEX | #222B0E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(34, 43, 14) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.3%, 16.9%, 5.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 51%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 67%, 17%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 67%, 83%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(16, -9.72, 17.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(16, 19.63, 119.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.603, 2.1, 0.736) | |
| Decimal | 2239246 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #222B0E, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #222B0E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #222B0E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #222B0E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2e280bProtanopia
no red cones#2c2810Deuteranopia
no green cones#242925Tritanopia
no blue cones#282828Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #222b0e; }
.text { color: #222b0e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #222b0e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(34 43 14 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #222b0e, #132b0e); }
Similar colors
#172808Lindworm Green#17240bMidnight Pines#223311Darkest Forest#112211Nightmare#113311Dark Serpent#333300Wasabi Nori#2f441fForestry#032e0eHaunted Forest
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #222B0E?
- #222B0E is a very dark, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Lindworm Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #222B0E?
- The RGB value is 34, 43, 14: 34 red, 43 green and 14 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #222B0E?
- The complementary color is #170E2B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #222B0E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 and white text 14.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.