#101813 Hex Color
A near-black shade with organic undertones
This near-black shade is an extremely dark, desaturated green that borders on asphalt. #101813 functions best as a sophisticated background replacement for pure black in UI design, providing ample contrast for white text. Pair it with soft cream or muted terracotta to prevent the palette from feeling too harsh. The hex code for this moody, organic tone is #101813.
Questions about #101813
What is #101813 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #101813 is rgb(16, 24, 19), in HSL hsl(143, 20%, 8%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 21%, 91%.
When should I use #101813 instead of pure black?
Use #101813 when you need a deep, dark background that feels less harsh than standard black. Its slight green undertone provides a more organic, grounded feeling in UI designs while maintaining excellent readability for light text overlays.
What colors pair well with #101813 for a balanced palette?
Soft creams and muted terracotta tones work exceptionally well with #101813. These warmer, lighter shades counteract the darkness of the green, creating a sophisticated visual balance that prevents the design from feeling too cold or overly industrial.
Is #101813 readable on white or black?
#101813 has a 18.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.