#122E6B Hex Color
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#122e6b is a dark, muted navy with just enough blue left to read as blue rather than black. Its low lightness and restrained saturation suit it as a dominant base for corporate, security, and finance layouts, and white text on it reaches about 12.9:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy or warm brass for richness; against plain white it can look flat.
Questions about #122e6b
What is #122e6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #122e6b is rgb(18, 46, 107), in HSL hsl(221, 71%, 25%) and in CMYK 83%, 57%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #122e6b?
Warm accents like burgundy, brass, and cream flatter #122e6b because its cool depth needs a little warmth nearby. Bright oranges also work when you want strong, deliberate contrast.
Is #122e6b readable on white or black?
#122e6b has a 12.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.