#121B15 Hex Color
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A dark, muted green with a near-black base, #121b15 brings a serious, shadowed feel to designs. Its low saturation suits finance, pharmacy, and sustainability branding without looking vivid. Use it as a dominant background with white text. It reaches about 17.6:1 contrast, supporting clear small text. Pair it with warm beige for a grounded, natural accent. The hex code is #121b15.
Questions about #121b15
What is #121b15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #121b15 is rgb(18, 27, 21), in HSL hsl(140, 20%, 9%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 22%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #121b15?
#121b15 pairs well with warm beige, cream, muted gold, and soft terracotta because their warmth offsets its near-black green base without making the palette feel bright, loud, or overly formal.
Does #121b15 work with white text?
#121b15 provides strong contrast with white text, making it suitable for dark backgrounds, navigation, and large content areas; still verify the exact text size, weight, and surrounding colors with an accessibility checker before launch.
Does #121b15 feel warm or cool?
#121b15 reads as a cool, restrained green because its blue component slightly exceeds its red component, while its very low brightness pushes the overall impression toward charcoal and shadow rather than leafy green.
Is #121b15 readable on white or black?
#121b15 has a 17.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.