#18172B Color Information
#18172B RGB value is (24, 23, 43). The hex color red value is 24, green is 23, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 243°, saturation of 30 percent, and lightness of 13 percent. The CMYK process values are 44 percent, 47 percent, 0 percent, 83 percent.
#18172B Color Meaning
Color #18172B signifies intellectual depth, reflective calm, and composed authority. #18172B very dark, almost navy color #18172B mirrors twilight skies and contemplative waters. Psychologically, #18172B supports concentration, disciplined thinking, and emotional steadiness, promoting measured analysis and strategic focus. Culturally, color #18172B appears in formal design, institutional branding, and classic textiles, representing dignity, trustworthiness, and sophistication. Spiritually, #18172B channels introspection, wisdom, and deep mental clarity, fostering thoughtful awareness and inner composure. Its profound tone supports reflective and authoritative presence.
Color Conversion
Convert #18172B 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.
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Color Variations
#18172B 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
#18172B 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 #18172B 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.
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #18172B 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#18172B Color FAQs
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