#182B1F Hex Color
A serious near-black forest green
This deeply muted, near-black green brings a serious, grounded weight to digital layouts. Because the hex code #182b1f is so desaturated and dark, it functions best as a sophisticated alternative to pure black in UI backgrounds or branding. It pairs cleanly with sharp whites for readability, and acts as a stable anchor for organic or sustainable design palettes. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks to prevent a muddy appearance.
Questions about #182b1f
What is #182b1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #182b1f is rgb(24, 43, 31), in HSL hsl(142, 28%, 13%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 28%, 83%.
How should I use #182b1f in a UI layout?
Use #182b1f as a sophisticated alternative to pure black for background surfaces or large text blocks where you need a grounded, organic feel. It works best when paired with high-contrast, off-white text to maintain legibility without the harshness of standard black.
What color palettes work well with #182b1f?
Because #182b1f is a dark, desaturated forest green, it pairs beautifully with earthy tones like terracotta or warm cream to soften its intensity. For a modern, high-contrast look, combine it with crisp white accents or soft metallic gold highlights.
Is #182b1f readable on white or black?
#182b1f has a 14.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.