#181823 Hex Color
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A dark, muted indigo with dusty violet undertones, #181823 feels serious, mysterious, and structured. This low-light hex code works well as a dominant background for dark interfaces, luxury branding, meditation themes, and night-sky designs. Pair it with warm burgundy or soft neutrals for contrast, and use white text for clear, accessible body copy.
Questions about #181823
What is #181823 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #181823 is rgb(24, 24, 35), in HSL hsl(240, 19%, 12%) and in CMYK 31%, 31%, 0%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #181823?
#181823 pairs well with warm burgundy, muted mauve, soft cream, and restrained metallic tones, which add contrast without weakening its dark, serious character. Use lighter shades for text, borders, or focused accents.
Is #181823 readable on white or black?
#181823 has a 17.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.