#124243 Hex Color
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#124243 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and very low saturation. Its gloomy depth suits dark-mode interfaces, aerospace branding, and moody backgrounds, while warm ivory or muted coral can add needed contrast. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which achieves about 11.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #124243.
Questions about #124243
What is #124243 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #124243 is rgb(18, 66, 67), in HSL hsl(181, 58%, 17%) and in CMYK 73%, 1%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #124243?
Does #124243 work with white text?
Yes, #124243 provides strong contrast with white text, at about 11.1:1, making it suitable for readable dark backgrounds and accessible interface elements, including body copy and controls with clear visual separation.
Is #124243 readable on white or black?
#124243 has a 11.13:1 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.