#123F5A Hex Color
A steady and serious dusty navy blue
A muted, dusty navy, #123f5a carries a somber, serious weight. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides a stable, professional backdrop that never screams for attention. It functions best as a dominant base for corporate or technical interfaces. Pair it with soft creams or warm off-whites to soften its cold, industrial edge. The hex code for this dark blue is #123f5a.
Questions about #123f5a
What is #123f5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #123f5a is rgb(18, 63, 90), in HSL hsl(203, 67%, 21%) and in CMYK 80%, 30%, 0%, 65%.
What color palettes work best with #123f5a?
This muted navy pairs effectively with warm cream or soft off-whites to balance its cold, industrial weight. You can also ground it by using charcoal for text or accent details to maintain a clean, high-contrast corporate look.
How does #123f5a perform in professional design environments?
It serves as an excellent base for corporate or technical interfaces because its low saturation minimizes visual distraction. The deep, serious tone provides a reliable background, allowing lighter UI elements and text to stand out without competing for user attention.
Is #123f5a readable on white or black?
#123f5a has a 11.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.