#123160 Hex Color
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Far from vivid cobalt, this is a dim, desaturated navy with a cold cast. The hex code #123160 works best as a dominant base in finance or law enforcement branding, where its low lightness reads serious without going black. White text clears AA on it at about 12.9:1 contrast, and it looks richer beside burgundy than camel.
Questions about #123160
What is #123160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #123160 is rgb(18, 49, 96), in HSL hsl(216, 68%, 22%) and in CMYK 81%, 49%, 0%, 62%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #123160?
#123160 pairs well with burgundy, brass, and warm cream, which keep its cold undertone from turning flat. Avoid muted mid-blues beside it, since similar values can look muddy rather than intentional.
Is #123160 readable on white or black?
#123160 has a 12.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.