#122620 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A dust-covered, desaturated teal, #122620 feels shadowy and serious. Its extremely low lightness makes it an excellent, moody alternative to black for dark mode UI backgrounds or branding that demands authority. It pairs effectively with muted copper or soft off-whites to maintain a balanced look. The hex code for this color is #122620, which provides enough contrast to ensure white text remains perfectly legible.
Questions about #122620
What is #122620 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #122620 is rgb(18, 38, 32), in HSL hsl(162, 36%, 11%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 16%, 85%.
What colors pair best with #122620?
Because #122620 is a deep, desaturated teal, it works best with colors that provide a luminous lift, such as muted copper or warm off-white. Avoid pairing it with overly vibrant primary colors, which can clash with its subdued, shadowy character.
Is #122620 suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes, #122620 acts as an effective, moody alternative to black for UI backgrounds, provided you use high-contrast text. It offers a slightly softer, more organic feel than pure black while maintaining enough depth to ensure white text remains perfectly legible for readers.
Is #122620 readable on white or black?
#122620 has a 15.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.