#202018 Hex Color
An ultra dark, dusty charcoal neutral
#202018 is an extremely dark, desaturated yellow that reads almost like a dusty charcoal. Because it carries so little chroma, it functions best as a moody background rather than a highlight. It provides excellent contrast for white text, which makes it a practical choice for dark mode UI. Use the hex code #202018 when you need a grounding neutral that feels softer than pure black.
Questions about #202018
What is #202018 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #202018 is rgb(32, 32, 24), in HSL hsl(60, 14%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 25%, 87%.
Why use #202018 instead of a standard pure black?
#202018 is a superior choice for dark mode UI because its slight yellow undertone softens the visual strain typically caused by harsh, absolute black backgrounds. This subtle warmth makes text feel more approachable while maintaining necessary high-contrast legibility for reading.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #202018?
Is #202018 readable on white or black?
#202018 has a 16.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.