#182B57 Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly gray cast, #182b57 brings a serious, dependable tone to design. Use this hex code as a dominant background for finance, security, government, or corporate interfaces, pairing it with burgundy or warm white for contrast. White text reads clearly on it, making the shade practical for dark mode and large type.
Questions about #182b57
What is #182b57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #182b57 is rgb(24, 43, 87), in HSL hsl(222, 57%, 22%) and in CMYK 72%, 51%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #182b57?
#182b57 pairs well with warm white, burgundy, and muted gold because those accents warm its cool, gray-cast blue while preserving a serious, polished feel in interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand palettes.
Does #182b57 look warm or cool?
#182b57 reads as a cool blue because its low red value and muted gray cast give it a restrained, formal character rather than the energy of a brighter or warmer blue.
Is #182b57 readable on white or black?
#182b57 has a 13.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.