#182E33 Hex Color
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#182e33 is a dark, desaturated teal with heavy grey undertones. It functions as a moody, sophisticated neutral, offering much more depth than standard black or navy. Because of its excellent contrast ratio with white text, this hex code excels as a dominant background color for technology interfaces. Pair it with soft coral or muted gold accents to cut through its gloom and add interest.
Questions about #182e33
What is #182e33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #182e33 is rgb(24, 46, 51), in HSL hsl(191, 36%, 15%) and in CMYK 53%, 10%, 0%, 80%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #182e33?
Because #182e33 carries a heavy grey undertone, it looks best when paired with warm, vibrant opposites. Use a soft coral or a muted metallic gold to cut through the gloom and add necessary visual interest to your design.
Is #182e33 a good choice for text backgrounds?
#182e33 serves as an excellent, sophisticated background for white text due to its high contrast ratio. It provides a much more refined and modern look than standard black, making it ideal for professional user interfaces and reading experiences.
Is #182e33 readable on white or black?
#182e33 has a 14.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.