#180E0B Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated red functions like a blackened charcoal. Because of its intense depth and minimal chroma, #180e0b works best as a moody background color for high-contrast UI elements rather than as a dominant fill. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut the gloom. The hex code for this somber shade is #180e0b, which provides excellent legibility for white text.
Questions about #180e0b
What is #180e0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #180e0b is rgb(24, 14, 11), in HSL hsl(14, 37%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 54%, 91%.
How does #180e0b function in UI design?
#180e0b acts as a softer alternative to pure black for background surfaces. Because of its slight red undertone, it feels less clinical and helps reduce eye strain when paired with high-contrast text like cream or soft off-whites.
What colors pair best with #180e0b?
This deep shade relies on contrast to remain visible. Pair #180e0b with muted gold or warm metallics to highlight its subtle red depth, or use soft neutrals to ensure your layout does not feel overly heavy or gloomy.
Is #180e0b readable on white or black?
#180e0b has a 18.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.