#222C1A color
The hex color #222C1A is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.3% red, 17.3% green and 10.2% blue (34, 44, 26).
Its hue angle is 93°, with 26% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow and 83% black.
The closest named color is Midnight Pines (#17240B), a difference of 3.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.55:1).
#222C1A color codes
| HEX | #222C1A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(34, 44, 26) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.3%, 17.3%, 10.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(93, 26%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(93, 41%, 17%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 41%, 83%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(16.58, -8.49, 10.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(16.58, 13.36, 129.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.747, 2.216, 1.313) | |
| Decimal | 2239514 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #222C1A, 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 #222C1A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #222C1A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | 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 #222C1A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2e2919Protanopia
no red cones#2c291bDeuteranopia
no green cones#222b27Tritanopia
no blue cones#292929Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #222c1a; }
.text { color: #222c1a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #222c1a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(34 44 26 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #222c1a, #1a2c1b); }
Similar colors
#17240bMidnight Pines#112211Nightmare#172808Lindworm Green#223311Darkest Forest#1e231cUnderworld#2b2e26Marshland#2b322dTerminal Black#162825Swamp Thing
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #222C1A?
- #222C1A is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Midnight Pines. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #222C1A?
- The RGB value is 34, 44, 26: 34 red, 44 green and 26 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #222C1A?
- The complementary color is #241A2C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #222C1A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 and white text 14.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.