#124A96 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#124a96 is a dark, cool blue with a muted, serious feel. Its depth reads as trustworthy, which is why finance, law enforcement, and tech brands lean on shades like it. White text hits about 8.6:1 contrast against it, so small body type stays readable. Pair it with burgundy or brass accents, since it can look flat next to plain white.
Questions about #124a96
What is #124a96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #124a96 is rgb(18, 74, 150), in HSL hsl(215, 79%, 33%) and in CMYK 88%, 51%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #124a96?
Warm accents like burgundy, brass, and amber keep #124a96 from reading flat. Desaturated grays and off-whites also work well for text and backgrounds when you need contrast without harshness.
Is #124a96 a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color. The hue sits firmly in blue territory with no red or yellow undertones, and its low lightness adds to the cold, heavy feel.
Is #124a96 readable on white or black?
#124a96 has a 8.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.