#121987 Hex Color
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#121987 is a dark, saturated blue with a subtle violet undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, controlled mood, while its strong chroma prevents a muddy appearance. Use it as a dominant background for finance, security, or corporate interfaces, paired with burgundy or cool gray. White text has about a 13.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #121987.
Questions about #121987
What is #121987 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #121987 is rgb(18, 25, 135), in HSL hsl(236, 76%, 30%) and in CMYK 87%, 81%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #121987?
#121987 pairs well with burgundy for a richer, dramatic contrast and cool gray for a restrained, professional palette; white provides crisp text and keeps the deep blue from feeling overly heavy.
Is #121987 a warm or cool color?
#121987 reads as a cool, dark blue because its strong blue base and subtle violet undertone create a controlled, serious impression rather than a warm or energetic one in most interfaces. Use it when a design needs authority and visual depth.
Is #121987 readable on white or black?
#121987 has a 13.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.