#126893 Hex Color
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#126893 is a dark, cool blue with a slightly muted cyan undertone. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, controlled mood, while moderate saturation keeps it from feeling flat. The hex code #126893 works well as a supporting or dominant background in finance, technology, healthcare, and nautical designs, with white text reaching about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #126893
What is #126893 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #126893 is rgb(18, 104, 147), in HSL hsl(200, 78%, 32%) and in CMYK 88%, 29%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #126893?
The cool, moderately saturated blue pairs well with warm terracotta, soft cream, and muted sand, which add contrast without weakening its serious character. Use warmer tones for buttons, highlights, or small accent areas.
Is #126893 readable on white or black?
#126893 has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.