#121A26 Hex Color
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This inky, dark blue carries a dusty, muted quality that feels serious and grounded. Because it sits so close to black, #121a26 functions best as a dominant background for dark mode interfaces or high-contrast branding. It provides enough legibility for white text at a 17.5:1 ratio. Pair this hex code with soft, desaturated teals or warm copper accents to keep the design from feeling too cold.
Questions about #121a26
What is #121a26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #121a26 is rgb(18, 26, 38), in HSL hsl(216, 36%, 11%) and in CMYK 53%, 32%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair well with the dark blue #121a26?
Is #121a26 suitable for dark mode interfaces?
Yes, #121a26 is an excellent choice for dark mode because it offers a sophisticated, near-black aesthetic while maintaining a 17.5:1 contrast ratio against white text. It provides a more grounded, human feel than pure black #000000 when used as a background.
Is #121a26 readable on white or black?
#121a26 has a 17.47:1 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.