#18646C Hex Color
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#18646c is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low saturation. Its dusty depth creates a serious, mysterious mood while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant UI or branding background, pairing it with warm coral or soft cream. White text remains highly legible, with about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #18646c.
Questions about #18646c
What is #18646c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18646c is rgb(24, 100, 108), in HSL hsl(186, 64%, 26%) and in CMYK 78%, 7%, 0%, 58%.
Does #18646c work with white text?
White text is highly legible on #18646c, which provides about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio and passes WCAG AA for normal and large text across common interface elements, including buttons, navigation labels, and dark content surfaces.
What colors pair well with #18646c?
Pair #18646c with warm coral or terracotta to balance its cool blue-green base; soft cream can lighten the palette and give interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand work a calmer, refined feel.
Does #18646c feel warm or cool?
#18646c reads as cool because its blue-green undertones give the muted cyan base a deeper, less sunny appearance, creating a serious, calm, and slightly mysterious mood instead of a warm or playful one. It suits dominant backgrounds and grounded visual identities.
Is #18646c readable on white or black?
#18646c has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.