#122D40 Hex Color
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Muted and very dark, #122d40 is a blue with slate-gray undertones and low visual energy. Its serious, controlled character suits finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant interface background or pair it with burgundy for restrained contrast. The hex code #122d40 supports clear white text, with about 14.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #122d40
What is #122d40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #122d40 is rgb(18, 45, 64), in HSL hsl(205, 56%, 16%) and in CMYK 72%, 30%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #122d40?
Muted burgundy and warm off-white pair well with #122d40, balancing its cool slate-blue base while adding warmth and separation without weakening its serious, low-energy character in dark interfaces and restrained brand palettes.
Does #122d40 read as a warm or cool color?
#122d40 reads as a cool blue because its dark blue base is softened by slate-gray undertones rather than yellow or red. That controlled cast makes it feel serious and stable, especially across large surfaces or dark interface backgrounds.
Is #122d40 readable on white or black?
#122d40 has a 14.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.