#182237 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #182237 is a blue-gray with an inky, matte character. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, government, and technology. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about a 15.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #182237.
Questions about #182237
What is #182237 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #182237 is rgb(24, 34, 55), in HSL hsl(221, 39%, 15%) and in CMYK 56%, 38%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #182237?
#182237 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a cool interface, and warm amber accents that keep its inky blue-gray base from feeling flat; soft gray creates a quieter, more restrained palette.
Does #182237 read as warm or cool?
#182237 reads as cool because its blue-gray base and low saturation lean toward slate and navy, while its very dark value adds a controlled, formal mood instead of the warmth associated with brown-based neutrals.
Is #182237 readable on white or black?
#182237 has a 15.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.