#181518 Hex Color
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Almost black in value, #181518 is a highly muted grey with a faint purple undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody foundation for dark interfaces, typography, and minimal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white text for about 18.1:1 contrast. The hex code #181518 also suits refined branding and architectural palettes.
Questions about #181518
What is #181518 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #181518 is rgb(24, 21, 24), in HSL hsl(300, 7%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #181518?
#181518 pairs well with white, soft gray, muted lavender, and warm metallic accents because its faint purple cast supports cool contrast and restrained, polished color schemes for interfaces, logos, and editorial layouts.
Is #181518 readable on white or black?
#181518 has a 18.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.