#182823 Hex Color
A muted and serious ashy teal
This muted, ashy teal feels both serious and mysterious. With its dusty, matte appearance, #182823 works well in moody design layouts or professional technology interfaces. The hex code offers a grounded, calming alternative to standard black or navy blue, bringing sophistication to wellness and healthcare branding. Designers use this shade to establish a sense of depth and understated clarity in minimalist projects.
Questions about #182823
What is #182823 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #182823 is rgb(24, 40, 35), in HSL hsl(161, 25%, 13%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 13%, 84%.
What kind of mood does this color create in design?
This ashy teal conveys a sense of grounded, professional mystery. It functions as a sophisticated alternative to standard blacks or deep navies, making it ideal for minimalist technology interfaces, wellness branding, or any project needing understated clarity and depth.
Does this color read as warm or cool?
This shade leans decidedly cool due to its strong blue and green undertones. It creates a calming effect on the viewer, working best when balanced against warmer neutrals or sharp white text to maintain high contrast and readability.
Is #182823 readable on white or black?
#182823 has a 15.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.