#131418 Hex Color
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A very dark, nearly neutral gray, #131418 has a faint cool undertone that gives interfaces a serious, restrained feel. Its low lightness suits dark-mode backgrounds, large typography, and moody branding, while white text remains highly legible at about 18.4:1 contrast. The hex code #131418 works best as a dominant base with softer gray or muted accent colors.
Questions about #131418
What is #131418 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #131418 is rgb(19, 20, 24), in HSL hsl(228, 12%, 8%) and in CMYK 21%, 17%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #131418?
#131418 pairs well with soft grays, muted blues, desaturated greens, and warm off-whites, which add contrast or gentle color without weakening its restrained, nearly neutral character in interfaces and brand palettes.
Does #131418 read as warm or cool?
#131418 reads as cool and nearly neutral because its blue channel is slightly stronger than its red and green channels, giving it a restrained, technical feel rather than a brown or warm cast.
Is #131418 readable on white or black?
#131418 has a 18.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.