#222E14 color
The hex color #222E14 is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 13.3% red, 18% green and 7.8% blue (34, 46, 20).
Its hue angle is 88°, with 39% saturation and 13% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 57% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Darkest Forest (#223311), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.3:1).
#222E14 color codes
| HEX | #222E14 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(34, 46, 20) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(13.3%, 18%, 7.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(88, 39%, 13%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(88, 57%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 57%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(17.2, -10.75, 15.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(17.2, 18.51, 125.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.763, 2.345, 1.021) | |
| Decimal | 2240020 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #222E14, 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 #222E14 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #222E14 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | 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 #222E14 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#302b12Protanopia
no red cones#2e2a16Deuteranopia
no green cones#232c28Tritanopia
no blue cones#2a2a2aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #222e14; }
.text { color: #222e14; }
.border { border: 2px solid #222e14; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(34 46 20 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #222e14, #152e14); }
Similar colors
#223311Darkest Forest#172808Lindworm Green#17240bMidnight Pines#112211Nightmare#113311Dark Serpent#2f441fForestry#032e0eHaunted Forest#12390dMelancholia
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #222E14?
- #222E14 is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Darkest Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #222E14?
- The RGB value is 34, 46, 20: 34 red, 46 green and 20 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #222E14?
- The complementary color is #20142E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #222E14?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.47:1 and white text 14.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.