#12166B Hex Color
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#12166b is a dark navy with a strong purple lean. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a heavy, serious feel, which suits finance, government, and law-related branding. It works best as a dominant base in dark interfaces; white text over it reaches about 15.5:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with burgundy for a richer look than the usual camel.
Questions about #12166b
What is #12166b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12166b is rgb(18, 22, 107), in HSL hsl(237, 71%, 25%) and in CMYK 83%, 79%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #12166b?
Burgundy, warm gold, and slate gray all flatter #12166b without stealing its depth. For high contrast, pair it with white text or a soft cream.
Is #12166b readable on white or black?
#12166b has a 15.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.