#181650 Hex Color
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Reach for #181650 when a design needs a background darker and moodier than standard navy. This deep indigo sits close to black but keeps a violet cast, which makes it a strong base for dark mode interfaces and luxury branding. White text on it hits high contrast, and muted gold accents keep the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #181650
What is #181650 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #181650 is rgb(24, 22, 80), in HSL hsl(242, 57%, 20%) and in CMYK 70%, 72%, 0%, 69%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #181650?
#181650 pairs well with muted golds, warm ambers, and soft coral tones, which give it warmth and lift. Muted sage or dusty rose also works when you want a calmer palette. Avoid pairing it with saturated purples, since the two compete.
Can #181650 work as a background for text?
Yes. White text on #181650 reaches a contrast ratio of about 16.5:1, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. That makes it a dependable choice for dark interfaces and long-form content.
Is #181650 readable on white or black?
#181650 has a 16.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.