#12252B

#12252B

Color Values

HEX

#12252B

RGB

18, 37, 43

HSL

194.4, 41.0%, 12.0%

HSV

194.4, 58.1%, 16.9%

CMYK

58.1%, 14.0%, 0.0%, 83.1%

OKLCH

0.2511 0.0273 220.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #12252B;
color: #12252B;
border-color: #12252B;
Nearest Tailwind: Gray 800 #1F2937

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

15.85:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #12252B?

RGB(18, 37, 43) · HSL(194.4, 41.0%, 12.0%) · CMYK(58.1%, 14.0%, 0.0%, 83.1%)

Does #12252B meet WCAG contrast on white?

15.85:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #12252B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #12252B background; contrast on black is 1.33:1.