#121930 Hex Color
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#121930 is a near-black, inky blue that feels grounded and serious. Because of its extremely dark lightness, it functions better as a dominant background than as text, where it might lose legibility. Pair this shade with soft whites to ensure high contrast, or use it alongside warm metallic accents for a modern, tech-focused look. The hex code for this moody, professional tone is #121930.
Questions about #121930
What is #121930 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #121930 is rgb(18, 25, 48), in HSL hsl(226, 45%, 13%) and in CMYK 63%, 48%, 0%, 81%.
Does #121930 work well for website text?
While #121930 provides a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic, it is generally too dark for primary body text. It performs best as a full-page background color when paired with soft white or high-contrast accents to ensure your content remains readable and accessible.
What colors pair well with #121930?
This inky blue pairs beautifully with warm metallic accents like gold or copper to create a modern, tech-focused look. You can also create high-contrast palettes by using soft whites or muted cream tones to balance its density.
Is #121930 readable on white or black?
#121930 has a 17.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.