#122227 Hex Color
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#122227 is a dark, muted cyan with blue-green undertones and an almost gray finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to technology, aerospace, and moody interfaces. Use the hex code #122227 as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 16.4:1 contrast for clear body copy and sharp accents.
Questions about #122227
What is #122227 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #122227 is rgb(18, 34, 39), in HSL hsl(194, 37%, 11%) and in CMYK 54%, 13%, 0%, 85%.
What colors work well with #122227?
#122227 pairs well with white, pale cyan, and muted blue-green accents because its dark, cool base creates clear separation for lighter tones across layouts that need readable contrast. For warmer contrast, try subdued terracotta or copper with controlled saturation.
Is #122227 a warm or cool color?
#122227 reads as a cool color because its blue-green undertones outweigh the small amount of warmth introduced by its muted, gray finish, giving the shade a restrained, technical feel rather than a bright or tropical one. Its low lightness adds a serious, atmospheric mood.
Is #122227 readable on white or black?
#122227 has a 16.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.