#121577 Hex Color
A serious blue with violet depth
#121577 is a dark, saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its serious, controlled character suits security, finance, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI background, pairing it with burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. White text reads clearly on this color. The hex code for this deep blue is #121577.
Questions about #121577
What is #121577 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #121577 is rgb(18, 21, 119), in HSL hsl(238, 74%, 27%) and in CMYK 85%, 82%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #121577?
#121577 pairs well with warm ivory, burgundy, and muted gold because their warmth softens its cool violet undertone while preserving the deep blue’s serious, controlled character in polished, formal layouts.
Where does #121577 work best in design?
#121577 works well for navigation bars, security or finance interfaces, and formal brand elements where a controlled, dependable mood matters, and its dark value makes it effective as a dominant background with generous spacing and light text.
Is #121577 readable on white or black?
#121577 has a 15.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.