#180F0E Hex Color
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This near-black shade carries heavy reddish undertones that create a somber, intense mood. Because #180f0e sits so low on the value scale, it excels as a moody background color for luxury branding. Use it with soft cream or metallic gold accents to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code for this dim, serious color is #180f0e, which supports white text with excellent accessibility.
Questions about #180f0e
What is #180f0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #180f0e is rgb(24, 15, 14), in HSL hsl(6, 26%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 42%, 91%.
What colors pair best with the deep red undertones of #180f0e?
Is #180f0e suitable for text-heavy layouts?
Yes, #180f0e is an excellent choice for body text or dark mode backgrounds because it provides a softer alternative to absolute black. Its depth maintains high readability when paired with off-white or light cream text, reducing visual fatigue for readers.
Is #180f0e readable on white or black?
#180f0e has a 18.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.