#181F18 Hex Color

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The hex code #181f18 is a very dark, muted green with soft gray undertones and low saturation. Its dim, ashy character brings mystery and seriousness to moody interfaces, sustainability brands, finance, and organic layouts. White type reaches about 16.8:1 contrast on it, making this color practical for dark UI backgrounds and strong text hierarchy.

Questions about #181f18

What is #181f18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #181f18 is rgb(24, 31, 24), in HSL hsl(120, 13%, 11%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 23%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #181f18?
#181f18 pairs well with warm beige, cream, muted sage, and dusty terracotta, which soften its ashy depth without overpowering it; brighter greens can create more energetic contrast, while restrained neutrals keep the palette grounded.
What mood does #181f18 create?
#181f18 creates a serious, quiet mood through its very low saturation, near-black depth, and soft gray cast; it suits dark interfaces, organic layouts, sustainability themes, and finance-oriented designs when you want green to feel restrained rather than fresh or bright.
Is #181f18 readable on white or black?
#181f18 has a 16.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.