#181618 Hex Color
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#181618 is a near-black grey with faint violet undertones and very low saturation. Its dim, ashy character suggests seriousness, mystery, and restraint without feeling harsh. The hex code #181618 works well as a dominant background in dark interfaces, moody branding, and minimal layouts. Pair it with white or muted metallic accents for clear contrast and structure.
Questions about #181618
What is #181618 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #181618 is rgb(24, 22, 24), in HSL hsl(300, 4%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #181618?
#181618 pairs well with warm ivory, muted metallics, and restrained burgundy, creating clear contrast while preserving its serious mood; use brighter accents sparingly because this near-black neutral can overwhelm softer colors across large, dense layouts.
Is #181618 readable on white or black?
#181618 has a 17.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.