#124355 Hex Color
A deep and muted academic cyan
This dusty, muted cyan sits on the darker end of the spectrum with a distinctly cool, academic feel. Because #124355 offers excellent contrast against white text, it works well for UI backgrounds or large sections where readability matters. It pairs surprisingly well with warmer, earthy neutrals, which can help break up its serious tone. The hex code for this shade is #124355.
Questions about #124355
What is #124355 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #124355 is rgb(18, 67, 85), in HSL hsl(196, 65%, 20%) and in CMYK 79%, 21%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #124355 in a design scheme?
#124355 works beautifully when balanced against warm, earthy neutrals. Try pairing this deep cyan with terracotta or soft beige to break up its serious tone while maintaining a sophisticated and grounded visual contrast.
Is #124355 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
#124355 provides high contrast against white or off-white backgrounds, which makes it an excellent choice for large UI sections or headers. Its dark, muted nature keeps it professional and easy on the eyes for long-form reading.
Is #124355 readable on white or black?
#124355 has a 10.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.