#12316B Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue, #12316b has a cool, slightly gray cast that gives layouts a serious, controlled mood. It works well as a dominant background for finance, technology, government, and formal branding. White text achieves about a 12.5:1 contrast ratio on it, making the hex code #12316b effective for readable dark interfaces and strong headings.
Questions about #12316b
What is #12316b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12316b is rgb(18, 49, 107), in HSL hsl(219, 71%, 25%) and in CMYK 83%, 54%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #12316b?
White provides crisp contrast with #12316b, while pale blue, cool gray, and muted gold create balanced supporting palettes; lighter tints soften its formal feel, and warm accents add energy without overwhelming the dark blue.
Is #12316b a warm or cool color?
#12316b reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue channel is much stronger than its red channel, while the muted value adds a slightly gray cast rather than a vivid, electric look.
Is #12316b readable on white or black?
#12316b has a 12.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.