#123F44 color
The hex color #123F44 is a very dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 7.1% red, 24.7% green and 26.7% blue (18, 63, 68).
Its hue angle is 186°, with 58% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 74% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Emerald Forest (#224347), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.54:1).
#123F44 color codes
| HEX | #123F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(18, 63, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(7.1%, 24.7%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(186, 58%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(186, 74%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(74%, 7%, 0%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24, -13.19, -7.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24, 15.2, 209.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.07, 4.101, 6.097) | |
| Decimal | 1195844 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #123F44, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #123F44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #123F44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #123F44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#393c44Protanopia
no red cones#323744Deuteranopia
no green cones#004240Tritanopia
no blue cones#393939Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #123f44; }
.text { color: #123f44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #123f44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(18 63 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #123f44, #122644); }
Similar colors
#224347Emerald Forest#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#1c3b42Royal Neptune#27454aMysterious Waters#133337Elite Teal#12403cBotanical Night#154250Cold and Dark#2d454aLittle Mermaid
Closest common color name: Dark Teal.
Questions
- What color is #123F44?
- #123F44 is a very dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Emerald Forest. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #123F44?
- The RGB value is 18, 63, 68: 18 red, 63 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #123F44?
- The complementary color is #441712, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #123F44?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.82:1 and white text 11.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.