#180B2B Hex Color
Sophisticated, near-black purple for dark interfaces
This dusty, near-black purple functions as a moody, serious base for dark interface designs. Because of its extreme darkness, white text remains highly legible against it. The hex code #180b2b provides a structured alternative to standard black, adding a subtle, cool undertone to backgrounds. It pairs well with muted golds or soft, desaturated teals to prevent the palette from feeling too flat.
Questions about #180b2b
What is #180b2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #180b2b is rgb(24, 11, 43), in HSL hsl(264, 59%, 11%) and in CMYK 44%, 74%, 0%, 83%.
How does #180b2b function in dark mode design?
This hex color acts as a professional, grounded alternative to pure black, offering better depth for interface backgrounds. Because it maintains high contrast ratios, white or light gray typography remains perfectly legible against it without the harshness of a standard black palette.
What colors pair well with #180b2b?
Is #180b2b readable on white or black?
#180b2b has a 18.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.