#12A5B8 Hex Color
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#12a5b8 is a cool, slightly muted cyan with blue-green undertones and medium lightness. Its refreshing character suggests freedom and trust without feeling overly bright. Use it as a supporting color in technology, communication, or children’s branding, especially beside navy or warm coral. Black text has about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #12a5b8
What is #12a5b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12a5b8 is rgb(18, 165, 184), in HSL hsl(187, 82%, 40%) and in CMYK 90%, 10%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #12a5b8?
#12a5b8 pairs well with navy for a grounded technology palette, while warm coral or terracotta adds contrast without overpowering its cool blue-green undertone in buttons, illustrations, small accents, and badges. Use the warmer shade sparingly for emphasis.
Is #12a5b8 readable on white or black?
#12a5b8 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.