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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#222C3F — Onyx
#222C3F is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 219° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #222C3F
- f5f7fa
- d7dde9
- b8c4d9
- 9aaac8
- 7b90b8
- 5d77a8
- 4b618b
- 3a4c6c
- 2a364e
- 19212f
- 090c11
Color schemes using #222C3F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#222C3F FAQ
What color is #222C3F?
#222C3F is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 30% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #222C3F?
#222C3F is rgb(34, 44, 63) in RGB, hsl(219, 30%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 30%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #222C3F?
White text on this background reaches 14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.5:1.
What colors go well with #222C3F?
Its direct complement is #3F3522. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3F2622 and #3B3F22 gives you contrast without the vibration.