#180307 Hex Color
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#180307 is an ashy, soot-toned black with subtle crimson undertones. Because this hex code is extremely low in lightness, it works best as a moody, full-page background rather than a small element. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold text to improve readability. It provides a serious, elegant foundation for editorial design, though it can feel muddy if paired with cool, desaturated colors.
Questions about #180307
What is #180307 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #180307 is rgb(24, 3, 7), in HSL hsl(349, 78%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 71%, 91%.
What color combinations pair best with #180307?
#180307 works best with high-contrast, warm neutrals like cream or muted gold to maintain readability. Avoid pairing this ashy black with cool, desaturated tones, as the combination often results in a muddy, undefined visual appearance that loses its elegance.
Is #180307 a good choice for text-heavy layouts?
Because #180307 is extremely low in lightness, it functions better as a dramatic, full-page background rather than a standard text color. If you must use it for type, ensure the font is bold and large to counteract the lack of contrast.
Is #180307 readable on white or black?
#180307 has a 19.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.