#00122E Hex Color
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This near-black navy is a serious, shadowy tone that lacks bright chroma. It provides a grounded, stable base for high-contrast UI designs. Because #00122e is so dark, white text remains readable against it, maintaining an impressive 18.7:1 contrast ratio. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, muted golds to add a touch of sophisticated authority to corporate branding or dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #00122e
What is #00122e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00122e is rgb(0, 18, 46), in HSL hsl(217, 100%, 9%) and in CMYK 100%, 61%, 0%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors complement #00122e in design?
Use warm, muted golds to add authority and depth to this shadowy navy. The contrast between the cool, dark base of #00122e and metallic yellow tones creates a sophisticated, balanced palette perfect for luxury branding or modern, high-end corporate websites.
Is #00122e readable on white or black?
#00122e has a 18.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.