#125D93 Hex Color
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This muted blue balances depth with a serious, technical demeanor. Because #125d93 is unsaturated, it works well as a stable background color for professional interfaces like finance or legal dashboards. While it feels cool and controlled, avoid pairing it with other muddy tones, as it can quickly lose its definition. Pair it with crisp white text for excellent readability, as it offers a strong contrast ratio of 7.0:1.
Questions about #125d93
What is #125d93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #125d93 is rgb(18, 93, 147), in HSL hsl(205, 78%, 32%) and in CMYK 88%, 37%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #125d93?
This muted blue works best with crisp, high-contrast neutrals like off-white or light gray to ensure readability. For accent colors, it pairs effectively with mustard or burnt orange as these warm tones provide a necessary balance against its cooler, unsaturated nature.
Is #125d93 suitable for text usage?
Because it offers a strong contrast ratio of 7.0:1 when set against white, #125d93 is an excellent choice for primary headers or functional UI text. It provides visual weight without the harsh intensity of a fully saturated navy or primary blue.
Is #125d93 readable on white or black?
#125d93 has a 6.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.