#191B18 Hex Color
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With its near-black value and barely green, muted undertone, #191b18 creates a serious, shadowy foundation for modern design. This dark gray works best as a dominant background in interfaces, branding, and architecture, especially with warm white or muted brass accents. White text has strong contrast on it, while large areas can feel heavy without lighter supporting tones. The hex code for this color is #191b18.
Questions about #191b18
What is #191b18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #191b18 is rgb(25, 27, 24), in HSL hsl(100, 6%, 10%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 11%, 89%.
Does #191b18 read as warm or cool?
#191b18 reads as a neutral-to-cool near-black because its slight green cast keeps it from feeling brown, while its very low lightness gives the shade a serious, grounded presence in interfaces, branding, and architectural palettes.
What colors pair well with #191b18?
#191b18 pairs well with warm white for clean contrast, muted brass for a restrained accent, and soft gray or desaturated green for a quieter palette that preserves its shadowy character without making the overall design feel stark.
Is #191b18 readable on white or black?
#191b18 has a 17.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.