#125C6B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #125c6b is a cool cyan with blue-green and gray undertones. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, moody feel while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant background in technology, aerospace, or communication designs. White text provides about 7.6:1 contrast for strong readability. The hex code for this color is #125c6b.
Questions about #125c6b
What is #125c6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #125c6b is rgb(18, 92, 107), in HSL hsl(190, 71%, 25%) and in CMYK 83%, 14%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #125c6b?
#125c6b pairs well with white, pale blue, warm sand, and terracotta, which balance its cool, muted depth while adding clean contrast, gentle warmth, or a restrained accent for interfaces, editorial layouts, and communication-focused branding.
Is #125c6b a warm or cool color?
#125c6b reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans toward blue-green, while its gray undertones soften the saturation, reduce visual brightness, and give the shade a serious, composed character rather than a vivid, tropical feel.
Is #125c6b readable on white or black?
#125c6b has a 7.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.