#122941 Hex Color
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Dark dashboards and formal branding are a natural home for the hex code #122941. This navy is very muted, with ashy undertones that read serious rather than playful. It works best as a dominant base, and white text hits about 14.8:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with burgundy or slate gray to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #122941
What is #122941 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #122941 is rgb(18, 41, 65), in HSL hsl(211, 57%, 16%) and in CMYK 72%, 37%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #122941?
White text is the clearest choice, reaching about 14.8:1 contrast, far above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Light grays also work, but avoid mid-tones since they sink into the dark navy.
What colors pair well with #122941?
Burgundy and slate gray give it richness, while a warm brass accent stops the palette from feeling cold. Skip bright pastels, which look washed out against so dark and muted a base.
Is #122941 readable on white or black?
#122941 has a 14.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.