#122562 Hex Color
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#122562 is a dark, dim navy that reads serious and closed off. That low lightness suits finance, government, and tech layouts where authority matters, and it works best as a dominant base rather than an accent. White text on it reaches about 14.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. It looks richer beside burgundy than camel, close to what you get from mixing black into blue.
Questions about #122562
What is #122562 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #122562 is rgb(18, 37, 98), in HSL hsl(226, 69%, 23%) and in CMYK 82%, 62%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #122562?
Burgundy and muted gold both bring out its depth, while soft grays keep a corporate palette restrained. Avoid mid-tone blues, which can turn the pairing muddy.
Is #122562 readable on white or black?
#122562 has a 14.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.