#18279A Hex Color
Deep blue with quiet authority
#18279a is a dark, saturated blue with a cool violet undertone and a serious, controlled presence. It brings depth and authority to finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant background or 60/30/10 base with burgundy and warm gray accents. White text reads clearly against this hex code, supporting accessible interface design.
Questions about #18279a
What is #18279a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18279a is rgb(24, 39, 154), in HSL hsl(233, 73%, 35%) and in CMYK 84%, 75%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #18279a?
Burgundy and warm gray pair well with #18279a, adding warmth and softness without competing with its deep blue-violet base; use them for accents, borders, or secondary surfaces around a dominant blue background.
Is #18279a a warm or cool color?
#18279a reads as a cool color because its saturated blue base carries a subtle violet undertone, rather than yellow or red warmth, giving interfaces a controlled, serious feel and making it well suited to dark backgrounds.
Is #18279a readable on white or black?
#18279a has a 11.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.