#181108 Hex Color
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#181108 is a dark brown that sits close to black, with a faint warm, earthy undertone. Muted and heavy, it works best as a dominant base in moody layouts, dark mode UI, or vintage packaging. White text reads clearly on it at about 18.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with burnt orange or cream to lift the warmth.
Questions about #181108
What is #181108 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #181108 is rgb(24, 17, 8), in HSL hsl(34, 50%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 67%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #181108?
Warm accents like burnt orange, mustard, or cream bring out its earthy undertone, while sage keeps the palette soft. Avoid bright, saturated hues, they can look harsh against so much darkness.
Is #181108 readable on white or black?
#181108 has a 18.70:1 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.