#18349F Hex Color
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Reach for #18349f when a layout needs authority without going full black. This deep blue sits dark and muted, closer to navy than royal blue, so it works best as a dominant base in finance, government, or corporate branding. It looks richer against burgundy than gray, and white text holds about 10.3:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #18349f
What is #18349f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18349f is rgb(24, 52, 159), in HSL hsl(228, 74%, 36%) and in CMYK 85%, 67%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #18349f?
#18349f pairs well with warm accents like burgundy, brass, or muted gold, which keep its cool undertone from feeling flat. Soft cream also works better than pure white for text-heavy layouts.
Is #18349f readable on white or black?
#18349f has a 10.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 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.