#18458D Hex Color
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#18458d is a deep, cool blue with strong saturation and a slightly muted finish. Its dark value conveys authority, reliability, and security, making it effective for finance, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 9.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #18458d.
Questions about #18458d
What is #18458d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18458d is rgb(24, 69, 141), in HSL hsl(217, 71%, 32%) and in CMYK 83%, 51%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #18458d?
#18458d pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a calm monochromatic scheme, and warm orange accents for complementary energy; charcoal can soften the overall contrast when black feels too stark.
Is #18458d warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#18458d is a cool, dark blue with strong saturation and a slightly muted finish, creating a mood of authority, reliability, and security rather than warmth or casual energy in visual designs.
Is #18458d readable on white or black?
#18458d has a 9.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.