#181719 Hex Color
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Not quite black, this dark grey carries a faint violet undertone that keeps it from feeling flat. The hex code #181719 works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces and moody layouts. White text hits about 17.9:1 contrast against it, well past the 4.5:1 that small body copy needs. Pair it with warm brass or muted sage to soften its gloom.
Questions about #181719
What is #181719 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #181719 is rgb(24, 23, 25), in HSL hsl(270, 4%, 9%) and in CMYK 4%, 8%, 0%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #181719?
Warm brass and muted sage keep #181719 from reading flat, while soft cream type stays crisp against it. Avoid pairing it with pure black in one palette, since the two darks blur together.
Is #181719 readable on white or black?
#181719 has a 17.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.