#181554 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #181554 is an indigo-leaning navy with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to meditation, luxury branding, formal layouts, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, offering about 16.5:1 contrast. Burgundy adds richer depth in branding and editorial palettes. The hex code is #181554.
Questions about #181554
What is #181554 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #181554 is rgb(24, 21, 84), in HSL hsl(243, 60%, 21%) and in CMYK 71%, 75%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #181554?
Is #181554 a warm or cool color?
#181554 reads as a cool color because its blue base is shifted toward violet, giving the dark navy a restrained, slightly mysterious feel rather than a warm or earthy appearance.
Is #181554 readable on white or black?
#181554 has a 16.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.