#12667A Hex Color
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This muted, cool cyan sits in a dim, shadowed range that feels serious and grounded. Because of its deep saturation, #12667a functions best as a stable UI background or a moody primary color. It provides excellent contrast for white text, though it can look muddy next to vibrant, warm tones. The hex code for this dark cyan is #12667a, making it a reliable choice for tech or productivity interfaces.
Questions about #12667a
What is #12667a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12667a is rgb(18, 102, 122), in HSL hsl(192, 74%, 27%) and in CMYK 85%, 16%, 0%, 52%.
What design applications work best for #12667a?
The muted intensity of #12667a makes it an ideal choice for professional UI backgrounds or structural elements in productivity dashboards. It anchors content effectively, providing excellent readability when paired with high-contrast white or light cream text.
How should I pair #12667a for a balanced palette?
This cool cyan benefits from pairing with neutral tones like soft gray or cool white to maintain its grounded feel. Avoid placing it near vibrant, warm colors like orange, as the contrast can appear muddy and visually jarring.
Is #12667a readable on white or black?
#12667a has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.