#122418 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, the hex code #122418 is a green shade with dusty gray undertones and very low lightness. Its serious, grounded character suits moody branding, organic products, finance, and dark UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or muted copper accents. White text reaches about a 16.3:1 contrast ratio on it, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #122418
What is #122418 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #122418 is rgb(18, 36, 24), in HSL hsl(140, 33%, 11%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 33%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #122418?
#122418 pairs well with warm cream, soft beige, muted copper, and subdued terracotta, which add contrast without undermining its grounded mood. Use lighter accents for clarity, or a restrained terracotta accent when you want more warmth.
Does #122418 read as warm or cool?
#122418 reads as a neutral-to-cool dark green because its green base is softened by dusty gray undertones rather than yellow. That restrained temperature creates a quiet, serious feel, while warm cream or copper accents can balance the palette.
Where does #122418 work best?
Use #122418 as a dominant background or brand base for moody interfaces, organic packaging, and finance-oriented layouts. Its low lightness works best with pale text and lighter accents, while large areas may need visual breaks to avoid feeling too heavy.
Is #122418 readable on white or black?
#122418 has a 16.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.