Steel Gray

Q: How do I use #221F32 in CSS?

You can use #221F32 in CSS with: background-color: #221F32; or color: #221F32; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 31, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 38%, 0%, 80%.

#221F32

Steel Gray is a cool dark color with the hex code #221F32. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 34, 31, 50 in digital design or CMYK 32%, 38%, 0%, 80% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Gray color values

HEX: #221F32
RGB: 34, 31, 50
HSL: 249°, 23%, 16%
CMYK: 32, 38, 0, 80

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Steel Gray sits at 249° on the color wheel with 23% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 23% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Steel Gray is rendered as rgb(34, 31, 50), where the blue channel is highest at 50, though it sits close to the other channels. 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, Steel Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 32C 38M 0Y 80K. A substantial black component (80%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Steel Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #221F32;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 34, 31, 50;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#221F32',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 32%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 80%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(34, 31, 50)
rgba(34, 31, 50, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

16 brand s with colors near 249° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #221F32?

#221F32 is Steel Gray, a cool dark color with RGB values of 34, 31, 50. It has a hue of 249°, 23% saturation, and 16% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #221F32?

The RGB color code for #221F32 is rgb(34, 31, 50). This means it contains 34 red, 31 green, and 50 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Steel Gray a warm or cool color?

Steel Gray (#221F32) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #221F32 in CSS?

You can use #221F32 in CSS with: background-color: #221F32; or color: #221F32; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 31, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 38%, 0%, 80%.