#122320 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty teal sits on the edge of grey, offering a serious and moody atmosphere. It works best as a primary background for high-contrast, modern interfaces where white text ensures excellent readability. Avoid using it for fine detail or small text, as its low luminance can appear muddy. The hex code for this somber, sophisticated shade is #122320.
Questions about #122320
What is #122320 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #122320 is rgb(18, 35, 32), in HSL hsl(169, 32%, 10%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 9%, 86%.
Does #122320 work well for body text?
Using #122320 for small or fine text is generally discouraged because its low luminance makes it appear muddy and difficult to read. It serves much better as a primary background color paired with high-contrast, light-colored text for accessibility.
What colors pair best with #122320?
Is #122320 readable on white or black?
#122320 has a 16.31:1 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.