Ebony Clay

Q: How do I use #222A44 in CSS?

You can use #222A44 in CSS with: background-color: #222A44; or color: #222A44; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 42, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 38%, 0%, 73%.

#222A44

Ebony Clay is a cool dark color with the hex code #222A44. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 34, 42, 68 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 38%, 0%, 73% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ebony Clay color values

HEX: #222A44
RGB: 34, 42, 68
HSL: 226°, 33%, 20%
CMYK: 50, 38, 0, 73

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ebony Clay sits at 226° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Ebony Clay is rendered as rgb(34, 42, 68), where the blue channel is highest at 68, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Ebony Clay translates to a CMYK breakdown of 50C 38M 0Y 73K. A substantial black component (73%) 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 Ebony Clay

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #222A44;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 34, 42, 68;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#222A44',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 50%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 73%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(34, 42, 68)
rgba(34, 42, 68, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 226° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #222A44?

#222A44 is Ebony Clay, a cool dark color with RGB values of 34, 42, 68. It has a hue of 226°, 33% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #222A44?

The RGB color code for #222A44 is rgb(34, 42, 68). This means it contains 34 red, 42 green, and 68 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Ebony Clay a warm or cool color?

Ebony Clay (#222A44) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #222A44 in CSS?

You can use #222A44 in CSS with: background-color: #222A44; or color: #222A44; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 42, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 38%, 0%, 73%.