#125E7E Hex Color
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#125e7e is a dark, muted blue with a cool teal undertone and low lightness. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a serious, secure feel without the harshness of near-black navy. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base, then add warm ivory or rust accents. The hex code #125e7e supports white body text at about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #125e7e
What is #125e7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #125e7e is rgb(18, 94, 126), in HSL hsl(198, 75%, 28%) and in CMYK 86%, 25%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #125e7e?
Warm ivory and terracotta accents pair well with #125e7e, balancing its cool teal-blue base with gentle warmth; charcoal and muted sage can extend a restrained, professional palette without overwhelming the dark foundation.
Is #125e7e readable on white or black?
#125e7e has a 7.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.