#121D18 Hex Color
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Dark and subdued, #121d18 is a low-light teal with gray-green undertones. Its muted saturation gives interfaces a serious, mysterious mood without the harshness of pure black. Use the hex code #121d18 as a dominant dark-mode background, pairing it with warm cream or muted mint. White text reaches about 17.3:1 contrast, supporting clear body copy.
Questions about #121d18
What is #121d18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #121d18 is rgb(18, 29, 24), in HSL hsl(153, 23%, 9%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 17%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #121d18?
Warm cream gives #121d18 strong contrast, while muted mint creates a quieter tonal pairing; terracotta adds warmth for buttons, illustrations, or small accent areas without overwhelming the dark teal base.
Does #121d18 read as a warm or cool color?
#121d18 reads as a cool, dark teal because its green-teal hue is tempered by gray, while its low saturation keeps the result subdued rather than vivid. Pairing it with warm cream or earthy accents can soften that cool impression in a layout.
Is #121d18 readable on white or black?
#121d18 has a 17.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.