Aztec is a
cool dark color with the hex code #162221.
Also known as
"Vimeo Dark"
by Vimeo
.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
22, 34, 33 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 0%, 3%, 87% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Aztec
#162221 aka “Vimeo Dark” by Vimeo
Aztec color values
- HEX
- #162221
- RGB
- 22, 34, 33
- HSL
- 175°, 21%, 11%
- CMYK
- 35, 0, 3, 87
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Aztec sits at 175° on the color wheel with 21% saturation and 11% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 21% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Near-black lightness makes it read as a deep, absorptive tone — color is implied more than seen.
In digital environments, Aztec is rendered as rgb(22, 34, 33), where the green channel leads at 34, with red and blue channels close behind. Low saturation at this depth produces the kind of sophisticated, near-neutral dark that works for application shells, sidebars, and dark-mode base layers.
For print, Aztec translates to a CMYK breakdown of 35C 0M 3Y 87K. The dominant black channel (87%) does most of the tonal work here — cyan, magenta, and yellow contribute minimally, so the printed result will be a deep, near-neutral tone that reads differently from its screen equivalent. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Vimeo Dark.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Aztec
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #162221;
--brand-primary-rgb: 22, 34, 33;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#162221',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 35%
M: 0%
Y: 3%
K: 87%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(22, 34, 33)
rgba(22, 34, 33, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 175° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #162221?
#162221 is Aztec, a cool dark color with RGB values of 22, 34, 33. It has a hue of 175°, 21%
saturation, and 11% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #162221?
The RGB color code for #162221 is rgb(22, 34, 33). This means it contains 22 red,
34 green, and 33 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Aztec a warm or cool color?
Aztec (#162221) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #162221 in CSS?
You can use #162221 in CSS with:
background-color: #162221; or color: #162221; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 34, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 0%, 3%, 87%.