#125D98 Hex Color
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#125d98 is a dark, cool blue with moderate saturation and a slightly gray cast, creating a serious, reserved mood. Its depth suits finance, technology, government, and security interfaces without feeling black. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #125d98.
Questions about #125d98
What is #125d98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #125d98 is rgb(18, 93, 152), in HSL hsl(206, 79%, 33%) and in CMYK 88%, 39%, 0%, 40%.
What mood does #125d98 create?
#125d98 reads as a cool, serious blue with a slightly gray cast, creating a stable, focused, and reserved mood that suits finance, technology, government, and security-oriented interfaces without feeling as heavy as black.
What colors pair well with #125d98?
#125d98 pairs well with white and soft blue for a clean interface, while warm accents such as coral or terracotta add energy against its cool, restrained base without overwhelming the composition. Light neutrals can soften it in broader layouts.
Does #125d98 work with white text?
White text provides strong contrast on #125d98, making it a practical dark background for headings, labels, and body copy when type size and weight are checked against accessibility requirements before publishing.
Is #125d98 readable on white or black?
#125d98 has a 6.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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.