#182999 Hex Color
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Darker than denim and moodier than most navies, #182999 is a deep blue with a dull, serious edge. Its low lightness gives it authority, which suits finance, government, and formal branding. White text on this hex code clears contrast checks with room to spare, so it holds up as a dominant base for dark UI.
Questions about #182999
What is #182999 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #182999 is rgb(24, 41, 153), in HSL hsl(232, 73%, 35%) and in CMYK 84%, 73%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #182999?
Warm accents do the most work with #182999. Burnt orange, coral, or gold sit opposite it on the color wheel and pop hard against its darkness. For something quieter, a muted burgundy reads richer than the usual camel or tan.
Is #182999 readable on white or black?
#182999 has a 11.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.