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#222D3F — Onyx

#222D3F is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #222D3F

Color schemes using #222D3F

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#222D3F FAQ

What color is #222D3F?

#222D3F is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 30% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #222D3F?

#222D3F is rgb(34, 45, 63) in RGB, hsl(217, 30%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 29%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #222D3F?

White text on this background reaches 13.86:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.52:1.

What colors go well with #222D3F?

Its direct complement is #3F3422. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3F2522 and #3C3F22 gives you contrast without the vibration.