Dark Soft Ultramarine is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #221B6A, which equals rgb(34, 27, 106) in RGB and hsl(245, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C68 M75 Y0 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#221B6A - RGB
34, 27, 106 - HSL
245°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
68, 75, 0, 58 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft Ultramarine
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.66:1. Its complementary color is #63691B.
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Dark Soft Ultramarine color codes
| HEX | #221B6A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(34, 27, 106) |
| HSL | hsl(245, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 245°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 68%, 75%, 0%, 58% |
| Decimal | 2235242 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Ultramarine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DAD9E6 - 100
#B5B3CD - 200
#918DB5 - 300
#6C679C - 400
#474183 - 500
#221B6A - 600
#1C1758 - 700
#171247 - 800
#110E35 - 900
#0B0923 - 950
#060512
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Ultramarine
- Complementary
#63691B≈ Dark Soft Citron - Analogous −30°
#1B3C69≈ Dark Soft Cornflower - Analogous +30°
#491B69≈ Dark Soft Amethyst - Triadic +120°
#69221B≈ Dark Soft Scarlet - Triadic +240°
#1B6922≈ Dark Soft Kelly - Split 150°
#69491B≈ Dark Soft Tangerine - Split 210°
#3C691B≈ Dark Soft Fern
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Ultramarine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Ultramarine | Aa | 14.66:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Ultramarine | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Ultramarine
background-color: #221B6A;color: #221B6A;background-color: rgb(34, 27, 106);background-color: hsl(245, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-ultramarine: #221B6A; }class="bg-[#221B6A]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Ultramarine
- Dark Soft Blue
#1B1B6A - Dark Soft Indigo
#2A1B6A - Midnight Blue
#191970 - Dark Soft Royal
#1B226A - Dark Soft Iris
#321B6A - Dark Soft Cobalt
#1B2A6A - Dark Muted Blue
#28285D - Dark Soft Periwinkle
#3A1B6A - Dark Bright Indigo
#220D77 - Dark Muted Ultramarine
#2D285D - Dark Bright Royal
#0D1877 - Dark Bright Ultramarine
#180D77
More blue shades
- Light Bright Ultramarine
#7163EE - Pale Bright Ultramarine
#9288F2 - Very Pale Bright Ultramarine
#B4ACF6 - Palest Bright Ultramarine
#D5D1FA - Darkest Soft Ultramarine
#0D0A29 - Very Dark Soft Ultramarine
#181249 - Deep Soft Ultramarine
#2D238B - Medium Dark Soft Ultramarine
#382BAB - Soft Ultramarine
#4233CC - Medium Light Soft Ultramarine
#6054D4 - Light Soft Ultramarine
#7F74DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Ultramarine?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Ultramarine is #221B6A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Ultramarine?
Dark Soft Ultramarine has an RGB value of 34, 27, 106 (rgb(34, 27, 106)). In HSL it is 245°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Ultramarine?
Use white text on Dark Soft Ultramarine. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.66:1 and black text has 1.43:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Ultramarine?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Ultramarine is #63691B. Analogous colors #1B3C69 and #491B69 also pair well.