#184A45 color
The hex color #184A45 is a very dark, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 9.4% red, 29% green and 27.1% blue (24, 74, 69).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 51% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 68% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Tropical Forest (#024A43), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.98:1).
#184A45 color codes
| HEX | #184A45 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(24, 74, 69) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(9.4%, 29%, 27.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 51%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 68%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 0%, 7%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.17, -17.95, -1.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.17, 18.05, 186.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.899, 5.521, 6.489) | |
| Decimal | 1591877 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #184A45, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #184A45 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #184A45 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #184A45 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#464645Protanopia
no red cones#3e4046Deuteranopia
no green cones#004c48Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #184a45; }
.text { color: #184a45; }
.border { border: 2px solid #184a45; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(24 74 69 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #184a45, #18364a); }
Similar colors
#024a43Tropical Forest#12403cBotanical Night#014d4eDark Teal#01554fCape Verde#33534bHunter#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#315955Enchanting Ivy#334d41Pine Needle
Questions
- What color is #184A45?
- #184A45 is a very dark, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Tropical Forest. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #184A45?
- The RGB value is 24, 74, 69: 24 red, 74 green and 69 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #184A45?
- The complementary color is #4A181D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #184A45?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.1:1 and white text 9.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.