Information about #181B2B color

#181B2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #181B2B belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(24, 27, 43) (9.4% red, 10.6% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 7 / 6 / 0 / 83 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated classic blue, #181B2B carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Elderberry (#17182B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Coarse Wool (#181B26) and I am Core Group International (#151529).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(24, 27, 43)), which gives #181B2B its character. If you plan to put text on a #181B2B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 17.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #181B2B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#181B2B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#181B2B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #181B2B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Elderberry color link
Elderberry

#17182B

Coarse Wool color link
Coarse Wool

#181B26

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Nite Life color link
Nite Life

#1D2134

Magnum color link
Magnum

#112331

Sentry color link
Sentry

#1C2728

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Blackjack color link
Blackjack

#1D2020

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#181B2B
  • RGB24, 27, 43
  • CMYK7, 6, 0, 83
  • CSSrgb(24, 27, 43)
  • HSL231°, 28%, 13%
  • HSL Precise230.526°, 28.358%, 13.137%
  • HSV231°, 44%, 17%
  • HSB231°, 44%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.094, 0.106, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.094, 0.106, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.094, 0.106, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID181B2B
  • DECIMAL ID1579819
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01