#18172D Color Meaning and Information

#18172D Color Information

#18172D RGB value is (24, 23, 45). The hex color red value is 24, green is 23, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 243°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 13 percent. The CMYK process values are 47 percent, 49 percent, 0 percent, 82 percent.

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#18172D Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #18172D 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

#18172D

RGB

rgb(24, 23, 45)

HSL

hsl(243°, 32%, 13%)

CMYK

cmyk(47%, 49%, 0%, 82%)

HSV

hsv(243°, 49%, 18%)

XYZ

1.1567 0.9964 2.6140

Yxy

0.9964 0.2426 0.2090

Hunter Lab

9.9820 0.0195 -0.0450

CIE-Lab

8.9618 7.4161 -14.6583

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red24 / 255 (9%)

Green23 / 255 (9%)

Blue45 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan47 / 100 (47%)

47%

Magenta49 / 100 (49%)

49%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Color Variations

#18172D 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

#18172D 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 #18172D 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:#18172D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

17.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

17.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

17.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #18172D 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

#18172D

protanopia

#181828

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #18172D;

Text Color

color: #18172D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #18172D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #18172D40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18172D 0%, #111020 100%);

Related Colors

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