Information about #220B4A color

#220B4A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #220B4A belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 11, 74) (13.3% red, 4.3% green, 29% blue), or CMYK 16 / 25 / 0 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#220B4A presents itself as a strongly colored blue-purple violet — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Royal Indigo (#240952). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Indigo (#1F0954) and Hollow Purple (#1C0245).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 11, 74)), which gives #220B4A its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #220B4A: 17.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.2:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #220B4A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#220B4A color variations

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#220B4A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #220B4A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#220B4A
  • RGB34, 11, 74
  • CMYK16, 25, 0, 71
  • CSSrgb(34, 11, 74)
  • HSL262°, 74%, 17%
  • HSL Precise261.905°, 74.118%, 16.667%
  • HSV262°, 85%, 29%
  • HSB262°, 85%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.043
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.043, 0.290)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.043, 0.290, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.043, 0.290)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID220B4A
  • DECIMAL ID2231114
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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