Infinity
Also known as: Sky Captain , Black Grey , Deep Space Echo , Abyssal Anchorfish Blue
With its cool undertone, Infinity (#222831) comes across as calm and trustworthy. Designers reach for it in finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. A brown counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (14.83:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Infinity color codes
- HEX
- #222831
- RGB
- rgb(34, 40, 49)
- RGBA
- rgba(34, 40, 49, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(216, 18%, 16%)
- HSV
- hsv(216, 31%, 19%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(31%, 18%, 0%, 81%)
- LAB
- lab(15.8 -0.8 -6.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(27.5% 0.019 258.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: black #000000 · ΔE 11.4
- RAL 9011: Graphite black #292C2F · ΔE 3.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Infinity works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Infinity
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Infinity by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 14.83:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.42:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Infinity background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Infinity
Infinity with its complement
Soft neighbors of Infinity
Infinity triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Night Sky #292B31 · ΔE 2.6
- Dark #1B2431 · ΔE 2.6
- Cinder #242A2E · ΔE 3.4
- Jaguar #29292F · ΔE 3.4
- Black Pearl #1E272C · ΔE 3.7
- Caviar #2B2C30 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Infinity is closest to Creole .
FAQ
Infinity FAQs
What color is Infinity?
Infinity is a dark blue with the hex code #222831. In HSL terms it has a hue of 216°, 18% saturation, and 16% lightness.
What is the hex code for Infinity?
The hex code for Infinity is #222831. In RGB it's rgb(34, 40, 49), and in CMYK it's cmyk(31%, 18%, 0%, 81%).
What colors go well with Infinity?
Infinity pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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