#121A3A Hex Color
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#121a3a is a dark navy with dusty, inky undertones and almost no saturation. The hex code works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces, finance dashboards, and formal branding. White text hits about 17:1 contrast against it, so small body copy passes AA with room to spare. Pair it with burgundy or muted brass to keep large areas from reading flat.
Questions about #121a3a
What is #121a3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #121a3a is rgb(18, 26, 58), in HSL hsl(228, 53%, 15%) and in CMYK 69%, 55%, 0%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #121a3a?
Burgundy, muted brass, and dusty teal all bring warmth and contrast to #121a3a without breaking its subdued mood. Save bright accents for small highlights only, since vivid colors can feel harsh against its low saturation.
Is #121a3a readable on white or black?
#121a3a has a 17.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.