#12629B Hex Color
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Dark blue with a muted, slightly steely cast. The hex code #12629b reads trustworthy and a touch gloomy, which suits finance dashboards, government sites, and dark UI. Treat it as a dominant base rather than an accent, and know that white text on it reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, passing AA for body copy.
Questions about #12629b
What is #12629b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12629b is rgb(18, 98, 155), in HSL hsl(205, 79%, 34%) and in CMYK 88%, 37%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #12629b?
Warm neutrals like sand or soft coral lift its gloom and keep it from reading flat, while burgundy makes it feel richer than the usual gray pairing. Keep the palette to two or three supporting tones.
Is #12629b readable on white or black?
#12629b has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.