#12404F Hex Color
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#12404f is a dark, dusty teal with significant desaturation that gives it a moody, serious presence. This low-chroma shade works well as a grounding background color, specifically for dark mode interfaces. Because of its high contrast ratio against white text, it maintains excellent readability. Pair this hex code with warm, muted terracottas to balance the cold, dim undertones.
Questions about #12404f
What is #12404f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12404f is rgb(18, 64, 79), in HSL hsl(195, 63%, 19%) and in CMYK 77%, 19%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #12404f?
Because #12404f carries cold, dim undertones, it works best when paired with warm, muted terracotta or soft sand tones to create visual balance. Using a warm neutral helps prevent this dark, dusty teal from feeling too clinical or overly isolated in your design palette.
Is #12404f suitable for text in dark mode interfaces?
#12404f serves as an excellent background color for high-contrast interfaces, but it is too dark to use for body text. It maintains great readability when paired with off-white or light cream typography, ensuring that your content remains accessible and easy to scan.
Is #12404f readable on white or black?
#12404f has a 11.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.