#1222CE Hex Color
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#1222ce is a deep, highly saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet cast. Its strong chroma feels confident and authoritative, while its low lightness adds seriousness and depth. Use this hex code as a bold interface base, brand accent, or contrast color in finance, technology, and formal designs. White text reaches about 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #1222ce
What is #1222ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1222ce is rgb(18, 34, 206), in HSL hsl(235, 84%, 44%) and in CMYK 91%, 83%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #1222ce?
#1222ce pairs with white for crisp contrast, charcoal for a softer interface, or burgundy for a richer, formal palette. Use warm metallic accents sparingly to balance its cool, highly saturated appearance without weakening its authority.
Is #1222ce readable on white or black?
#1222ce has a 9.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.