#18021D Hex Color
Darkness with a violet whisper
Nearly black with a violet cast, #18021d is a dark purple that sits low in both lightness and saturation. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs, moody branding, or gaming layouts, with white text passing contrast easily at about 19.7:1. Pair it with dusty mauve or burnt gold to lift the gloom without losing depth.
Questions about #18021d
What is #18021d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18021d is rgb(24, 2, 29), in HSL hsl(289, 87%, 6%) and in CMYK 17%, 93%, 0%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #18021d?
Dusty mauve, burnt gold, and deep burgundy all flatter this near-black purple. Muted mid-tones work better than bright neons, which can feel harsh against its low saturation.
Is #18021d a warm or cool color?
It reads cool. The violet base carries little warmth, and its very low lightness gives it a cold, somber feel that suits dark interfaces and moody palettes.
Is #18021d readable on white or black?
#18021d has a 19.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.