#12517A Hex Color
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#12517a is a dark, muted navy with a cool, slightly gray cast. Its low saturation keeps it calm and serious, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a dominant base in a 60/30/10 palette, where it reads dependable rather than flashy. White text hits about 8.5:1 contrast against it, so small body text passes WCAG AA with room to spare. The hex code #12517a works best where stability matters more than energy.
Questions about #12517a
What is #12517a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12517a is rgb(18, 81, 122), in HSL hsl(204, 74%, 27%) and in CMYK 85%, 34%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #12517a?
Warm accents like terracotta, burnt orange, and muted gold make this navy feel richer than gray or camel pairings. Cream softens it for print, while charcoal keeps the palette corporate.
Is #12517a readable on white or black?
#12517a has a 8.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.