#001220 Hex Color
A deeply somber and stable midnight blue
An almost black shade with a heavy, somber character, #001220 offers a stable, dark foundation for digital interfaces. It works best as a primary background color, providing excellent contrast for white text. Because this tone is so desaturated, pair it with muted metallics or stark off-whites to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this dim, serious blue is #001220.
Questions about #001220
What is #001220 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001220 is rgb(0, 18, 32), in HSL hsl(206, 100%, 6%) and in CMYK 100%, 44%, 0%, 87%.
What colors pair best with #001220 for a balanced palette?
Pair #001220 with crisp off-whites or soft, muted metallics to maintain a clean, sophisticated look. Avoid deep saturated hues which can appear muddy against this dark base; instead, use light, airy neutrals to provide the necessary visual relief.
Is #001220 suitable for text in interface design?
While #001220 works exceptionally well as a primary background color, it is generally too dark for body text. It is best utilized as a canvas, allowing white or light-toned elements to pop with necessary clarity and professional contrast.
Is #001220 readable on white or black?
#001220 has a 18.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.