#18201B Hex Color
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#18201b is a dark green that reads almost grey, with a muted, dusty undertone. As a hex code, it works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces and moody branding, where white text hits about 16.6:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold or soft cream to keep the palette grounded.
Questions about #18201b
What is #18201b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18201b is rgb(24, 32, 27), in HSL hsl(143, 14%, 11%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 16%, 87%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #18201b?
Muted gold, soft cream, and dusty sage all flatter #18201b without fighting its low saturation. Save bright greens for accents, since they can look harsh against so dark a base.
Is #18201b warm or cool?
It sits on the cool side of neutral. The heavy grey undertone mutes the green, so it reads shadowy and reserved rather than fresh or leafy.
Is #18201b readable on white or black?
#18201b has a 16.64:1 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.