#121326 Hex Color
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#121326 is an inky, near-black indigo with heavy, muted undertones. It creates a serious, shadowy mood that functions effectively as a base for dark mode interfaces. Because this shade is so dark, it provides excellent contrast for white text, which pops against its dusty surface. Pair it with soft ochres or metallic accents to avoid a flat look in your designs. The hex code is #121326.
Questions about #121326
What is #121326 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #121326 is rgb(18, 19, 38), in HSL hsl(237, 36%, 11%) and in CMYK 53%, 50%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair best with #121326?
Because #121326 is so dark and muted, it works best when paired with high-contrast metallics like gold or silver to add a touch of luxury. You can also ground it with earthy tones like ochre or terracotta to keep the palette from feeling too flat or overly corporate.
Is #121326 a good choice for text-heavy dark mode interfaces?
#121326 is an excellent choice for dark mode backgrounds because it offers a softer alternative to pure black. It provides high readability for white or light-toned text while reducing eye strain during long periods of screen time.
Is #121326 readable on white or black?
#121326 has a 18.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.