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#22398C color code is #22398C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #22398c.

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#22398C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #22398C is 0.0516. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.33:1 against white and 2.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#22398C on white10.33:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#22398C on black2.03:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #22398C10.33:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #22398C2.03:1Fail

#22398C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #22398C?+
The hex code for #22398C is #22398C. In RGB it's rgb(34, 57, 140), and in HSL it's hsl(227, 61%, 34%).
What is the RGB value of #22398C?+
#22398C in RGB is (34, 57, 140). Written in CSS: rgb(34, 57, 140).
What is the CMYK value of #22398C?+
#22398C converts to CMYK(76%, 59%, 0%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #22398C.
Is #22398c a warm or cool color?+
#22398C (#22398C) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 227° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #22398c belong to?+
#22398C belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 227°, 61%, 34% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #22398c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#22398C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.33:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #22398c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #22398C (#22398C) is 273 C Pantone 273 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #22398C in design

Practical guidance for using #22398c (#22398C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #22398C (#22398C) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #22398c text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #22398C (#22398C) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#22398C flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#22398C works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #22398C

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #22398c (#22398C). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Samsung#1428A0 · Samsung Blue