#222222 Color (Hex and RGB)

#222222

rgb(34 34 34) · reads as near black

#222222 has RGB values (34, 34, 34). This hex code is also a web-safe color equal to #222. The color reads primarily as near black in sRGB space.

Color values

Format	Value	Channels
HEX	`#222222`	R22G22B22
RGB	`rgb(34 34 34)`	R34G34B34
HSL	`hsl(0 0% 13%)`	H0°S0%L13%
OKLCH	`oklch(25% 0 90)`	L0.25C0H90°
HSV	`hsv(0, 0%, 13%)`	H0°S0%V13%
CMYK	`cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 87%)`	C0%M0%Y0%K87%

RGB mix

Red34 13.33%
Green34 13.33%
Blue34 13.33%

Base numbers

Base	R	G	B
Binary	`00100010`	`00100010`	`00100010`
Octal	`42`	`42`	`42`
Decimal	`34`	`34`	`34`
Hex	`22`	`22`	`22`

Shades & tints

Shades mix #222222 with black; tints mix it with white. Click any swatch to explore it.

Shades

Tints

Color harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast.

Analogous

Neighbors 30° either side — calm and cohesive.

Triadic

Three hues spaced 120° apart — vibrant balance.

Monochromatic

Same hue and saturation, different lightness.

Similar brand colors

The closest colors from our brand palettes, measured in OKLab.

Contrast & accessibility

WCAG 2.1 contrast against white and black. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

#222222 on #FFFFFF

15.91:1

AA ✓AAA ✓AA Large ✓AAA Large ✓

#222222 on #000000

1.32:1

AA ✕AAA ✕AA Large ✕AAA Large ✕

#FFFFFF on #222222