#18181D Hex Color
Ash-dark with a violet cast
Dark and nearly colorless, #18181d has a muted, ashy character with a slight violet undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood, making it effective as a dominant background for dark interfaces, architecture, and minimal branding. White typography reads clearly, while dusty beige or muted metal tones add restrained contrast. The hex code is #18181d.
Questions about #18181d
What is #18181d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18181d is rgb(24, 24, 29), in HSL hsl(240, 9%, 10%) and in CMYK 17%, 17%, 0%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #18181d?
Is #18181d readable on white or black?
#18181d has a 17.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.