#180059 Hex Color
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#180059 is an intensely dark, saturated indigo that leans into moody, nocturnal territory. Because it is so deep, white text provides excellent contrast against it for highly readable UI components. This hex code works best as a primary background color for modern, formal, or luxury branding. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold tones to avoid the starkness of a pure white contrast.
Questions about #180059
What is #180059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #180059 is rgb(24, 0, 89), in HSL hsl(256, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 73%, 100%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair best with #180059?
Soft creams and muted golds provide the most elegant contrast for #180059, effectively softening its intense nocturnal vibe. Using bright white can feel too sharp against such a deep base, so look for warmer neutrals to maintain a balanced, sophisticated appearance.
Is #180059 suitable for large blocks of text?
#180059 functions best as a background color for UI components or as an accent rather than a primary text color. If using it as a background, ensure your foreground text is a high-contrast white or light cream to maintain readability standards.
Is #180059 readable on white or black?
#180059 has a 17.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.