Color #184E35 Color / Colour Code #184E35
This page shows the hex color code for color #184e35 (#184E35). The colour is a cyan tone with 53% saturation and 20% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #184E35 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#184E35 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 122, 152, and 182 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 152, 272, and 32 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #184E35
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 152 and saturation at 53%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 152 to 197 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 152 with its complement at 332 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 #184E35
Lightness variations at hue 152 and 53% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #184E35
Design Use Cases for #184E35
Balanced UI Color
At 53% saturation, #184E35 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#184E35 at 20% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#184E35 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 152). 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 #184E35 (hue 152) to its complement at hue 332. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 182. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #184e35, #4e1831);
CSS Code for #184E35
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About Color #184E35 (#184E35)
#184E35 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 24 red, 78 green, and 53 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 152 degrees with 53% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #184E35 is 59/255 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 69% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #184E35 against white is 9.63:1 and against black is 2.18:1. 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 #4E1831 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #184E35. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #184E1A and #184C4E, 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 #184E35?
- #184E35 is Color #184E35, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(24, 78, 53), HSL(152, 53%, 20%), and CMYK(69%, 0%, 32%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 59/255.
- Is #184E35 accessible for text?
- Against white, #184E35 has a contrast ratio of 9.63:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.18:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #184E35?
- The complementary colour is #4E1831 (hue 332). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #184E1A and #184C4E. The triadic palette adds #35184E and #4E3518 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #184E35 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #184e35; or rgb(24, 78, 53); or hsl(152, 53%, 20%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 152 53% 20%; 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.