#182D52 Hex Color
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Reach for #182d52 when a design needs a serious navy that holds up as a dark UI background. Its low saturation and deep lightness keep it subdued, though it can read flat against pure white. White text passes easily here at about 13.7:1 contrast, and muted golds or burgundy accents keep it from feeling stiff. The hex code #182d52 works best as a dominant base.
Questions about #182d52
What is #182d52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #182d52 is rgb(24, 45, 82), in HSL hsl(218, 55%, 21%) and in CMYK 71%, 45%, 0%, 68%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #182d52?
Muted gold, burgundy, and slate gray all sit well against #182d52, while bright neons tend to cheapen it. Keep warm accents small so the navy stays dominant in the palette.
Is #182d52 readable on white or black?
#182d52 has a 13.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.