#126C99 Hex Color
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Not a bright azure or a flat corporate navy, #126c99 is a muted, medium-dark blue with a cool, slightly salty undertone. Its low saturation reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and nautical branding. Use it as a dominant base: white text hits 5.8:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Warm sand or muted coral keeps it from feeling cold. The hex code for this blue is #126c99.
Questions about #126c99
What is #126c99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #126c99 is rgb(18, 108, 153), in HSL hsl(200, 79%, 34%) and in CMYK 88%, 29%, 0%, 40%.
What text color works best on #126c99?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 5.8:1 contrast and clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Black text falls short at roughly 3.6:1, so keep dark type off this shade unless it is large.
What colors pair well with #126c99?
Warm neutrals like sand and muted coral offset its cool cast, while soft cream works for backgrounds and dividers. For a tighter palette, try a desaturated teal one step lighter.
Is #126c99 readable on white or black?
#126c99 has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.