Color #01181E Color / Colour Code #01181E
This page shows the hex color code for color #01181e (#01181E). The colour is a cyan tone with 94% saturation and 6% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #01181E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#01181E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 162, 192, and 222 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 192, 312, and 72 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #01181E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 192 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 192 to 237 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 192 with its complement at 12 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #01181E
Lightness variations at hue 192 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #01181E
Design Use Cases for #01181E
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #01181E is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 6% lightness, #01181E works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Clarity & Technology
#01181E is in the cyan spectrum (hue 192). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #01181E (hue 192) to its complement at hue 12. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 222. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #01181e, #1e0701);
CSS Code for #01181E
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About Color #01181E (#01181E)
#01181E is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 1 red, 24 green, and 30 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 30.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 192 degrees with 94% saturation and 6% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #01181E is 18/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 97% cyan, 20% magenta, 0% yellow, and 88% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #01181E against white is 18.25:1 and against black is 1.15:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #1E0701 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #01181E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #011E15 and #010A1E, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #01181E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #01181E?
- #01181E is Color #01181E, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(1, 24, 30), HSL(192, 94%, 6%), and CMYK(97%, 20%, 0%, 88%). Its perceived brightness is 18/255.
- Is #01181E accessible for text?
- Against white, #01181E has a contrast ratio of 18.25:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.15:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #01181E?
- The complementary colour is #1E0701 (hue 12). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #011E15 and #010A1E. The triadic palette adds #1E0118 and #181E01 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #01181E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #01181e; or rgb(1, 24, 30); or hsl(192, 94%, 6%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 192 94% 6%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.