#120D23 Hex Color
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This inky, near-black purple feels dense and somber. Because it is so dark, #120d23 works best as a moody background or a grounding anchor in a palette, rather than for fine details. White text offers excellent contrast against this shade, making it a functional choice for high-contrast UI interfaces or sophisticated, dark-mode branding. The hex code for this somber violet is #120d23.
Questions about #120d23
What is #120d23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #120d23 is rgb(18, 13, 35), in HSL hsl(254, 46%, 9%) and in CMYK 49%, 63%, 0%, 86%.
What are the best colors to pair with #120d23?
Is #120d23 suitable for text on a website?
Due to its extreme darkness, #120d23 functions almost like black and is excellent for large background surfaces. However, avoid using this color for small body text as it lacks sufficient contrast against standard dark-mode backgrounds, making readability difficult for some users.
Is #120d23 readable on white or black?
#120d23 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.