#12576B Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #12576b is a shaded cyan-blue with a restrained, smoky finish. Its low lightness creates mystery and seriousness, while the cyan undertone keeps the color refreshing rather than flat. Use it as a dominant background for technology, aerospace, or moody interface designs. The hex code also supports clear white text, reaching about an 8.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #12576b
What is #12576b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12576b is rgb(18, 87, 107), in HSL hsl(193, 71%, 25%) and in CMYK 83%, 19%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #12576b in a design?
Pair #12576b with warm off-white, muted coral, or terracotta to balance its cool, dark weight without making the palette feel harsh, especially when large dark areas already dominate the composition. Keep the warm accent focused on buttons, illustrations, or other small focal points.
Where does #12576b work best in a visual system?
Use #12576b as a dominant dark base for navigation, hero panels, dashboards, or technology branding, where its low lightness creates focus and its cyan undertone adds a clean, modern edge. Balance broad fields with pale neutrals to prevent the layout from feeling visually heavy.
Is #12576b readable on white or black?
#12576b has a 8.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.