#18172A Color Meaning and Information

#18172A Color Information

#18172A RGB value is (24, 23, 42). The hex color red value is 24, green is 23, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 243°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 13 percent. The CMYK process values are 43 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent, 84 percent.

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#18172A Color Meaning

Color #18172A signifies intellectual depth, reflective calm, and composed authority. #18172A very dark, almost navy color #18172A mirrors twilight skies and contemplative waters. Psychologically, #18172A supports concentration, disciplined thinking, and emotional steadiness, promoting measured analysis and strategic focus. Culturally, color #18172A appears in formal design, institutional branding, and classic textiles, representing dignity, trustworthiness, and sophistication. Spiritually, #18172A channels introspection, wisdom, and deep mental clarity, fostering thoughtful awareness and inner composure. Its profound tone supports reflective and authoritative presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #18172A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#18172A

RGB

rgb(24, 23, 42)

HSL

hsl(243°, 29%, 13%)

CMYK

cmyk(43%, 45%, 0%, 84%)

HSV

hsv(243°, 45%, 16%)

XYZ

1.1010 0.9741 2.3205

Yxy

0.9741 0.2505 0.2216

Hunter Lab

9.8697 0.0161 -0.0367

CIE-Lab

8.7742 6.3469 -12.7360

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red24 / 255 (9%)

Green23 / 255 (9%)

Blue42 / 255 (16%)

16%

CMYK Values

Cyan43 / 100 (43%)

43%

Magenta45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)84 / 100 (84%)

84%

Color Variations

#18172A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#18172A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #18172A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#18172A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

17.58:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

17.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

17.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #18172A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#18172A

protanopia

#181825

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #18172A;

Text Color

color: #18172A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #18172A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #18172A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #18172A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18172A 0%, #12111f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #18172A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.