#123A46 Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan with gray-green undertones creates a serious, moody look without feeling harsh. The hex code #123a46 suits dominant UI backgrounds, technology branding, and dark-mode layouts. Its low saturation can appear muddy beside black, while white text reaches about a 12.2:1 contrast ratio for clear, accessible reading.
Questions about #123a46
What is #123a46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #123a46 is rgb(18, 58, 70), in HSL hsl(194, 59%, 17%) and in CMYK 74%, 17%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #123a46?
#123a46 pairs well with white, pale blue, muted teal, and warm beige, which add lightness or gentle contrast to its dark cyan base without making the palette feel harsh overall. Use white for text and warmer accents for calls to action.
Does #123a46 read as warm or cool?
#123a46 reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans toward blue, while the gray-green undertone softens its brightness and keeps it from feeling icy. That balance gives backgrounds and brand palettes a serious, steady mood.
Is #123a46 readable on white or black?
#123a46 has a 12.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.