#12438C

Color Details

HEX
#12438C
RGB
rgb(18, 67, 140)
HSL
hsl(216, 77%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(87%, 52%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.51:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #12438c
Contrast 2.21:1 Fail
White on #12438c
Contrast 9.51:1 AAA
#12438c on Black
Contrast 2.21:1 Fail
#12438c on White
Contrast 9.51:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#4169a3
#718eba
#a0b4d1
#0e3670
#0b2854
#071b38

Complement & Analogous

#8c5b12
#1e128c
#12808c

Triadic

#8c1243
#438c12

Monochrome

#071b38 #0b2854 #12438c #718eba #a0b4d1 #d0d9e8

Analogous

#12808c #59a6af #12438c #4b41a3 #1e128c #180e70

Complementary Mix

#0b2854 #12438c #718eba #8c5b12 #b49465 #5b3b0c

Nearby Colors

#12438b
#12438d
#12437c
#12439c

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About #12438C

#12438C converts to RGB(18, 67, 140) and HSL(216, 77%, 31%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#12438C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #12438C?
RGB: 18, 67, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(18, 67, 140)
Is #12438C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #12438C?
Complement: #8c5b12.
Does #12438C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.51:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.21:1 (Fails AA).