Color #18250E Color / Colour Code #18250E
This page shows the hex color code for color #18250e (#18250E). The colour is a green tone with 45% saturation and 10% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #18250E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#18250E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 64, 94, and 124 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 94, 214, and 334 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #18250E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 94 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 94 to 139 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 94 with its complement at 274 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 #18250E
Lightness variations at hue 94 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #18250E
Design Use Cases for #18250E
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #18250E strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 10% lightness, #18250E 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.
Success & Growth Indicators
#18250E falls in the green range (hue 94). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #18250E (hue 94) to its complement at hue 274. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 124. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18250e, #1b0e25);
CSS Code for #18250E
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About Color #18250E (#18250E)
#18250E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 24 red, 37 green, and 14 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 94 degrees with 45% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #18250E is 30/255 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 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 62% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #18250E against white is 16.03:1 and against black is 1.31:1. 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 #1B0E25 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #18250E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #23250E and #0E2510, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #18250E?
- #18250E is Color #18250E, a green color (colour) with RGB(24, 37, 14), HSL(94, 45%, 10%), and CMYK(35%, 0%, 62%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 30/255.
- Is #18250E accessible for text?
- Against white, #18250E has a contrast ratio of 16.03:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.31:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #18250E?
- The complementary colour is #1B0E25 (hue 274). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #23250E and #0E2510. The triadic palette adds #0E1825 and #250E18 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #18250E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #18250e; or rgb(24, 37, 14); or hsl(94, 45%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 94 45% 10%; 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.