#12131C Hex Color
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This extremely dark indigo carries an ashy, dusty quality that leans into mystery and serious depth. Because it provides an 18.5:1 contrast ratio against white, it serves as a superior background for high-legibility dark mode interfaces. Pair it with cool silver or muted copper accents to break its heavy atmosphere. The official hex code for this moody shade is #12131c.
Questions about #12131c
What is #12131c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12131c is rgb(18, 19, 28), in HSL hsl(234, 22%, 9%) and in CMYK 36%, 32%, 0%, 89%.
What makes #12131c effective for UI design?
The #12131c hex color offers an impressive 18.5:1 contrast ratio against white, ensuring perfect readability for text and icons. It functions as a sophisticated, softer alternative to pure black in interface design while maintaining essential accessibility standards.
What colors complement #12131c for a balanced palette?
Pairing #12131c with metallic accents like silver or muted copper effectively breaks its heavy, dusty atmosphere. These cool and warm metallic tones lift the darkness of the indigo without compromising its serious, grounded character.
Is #12131c readable on white or black?
#12131c has a 18.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.