#12828C

#12828C

Color Values

HEX

#12828C

RGB

18, 130, 140

HSL

184.9, 77.2%, 31.0%

HSV

184.9, 87.1%, 54.9%

CMYK

87.1%, 7.1%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5549 0.0911 204.7

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: #12828C;
color: #12828C;
border-color: #12828C;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 700 #0F766E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #12828C?

RGB(18, 130, 140) · HSL(184.9, 77.2%, 31.0%) · CMYK(87.1%, 7.1%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #12828C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.57:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #12828C?

Use 000000 text on a #12828C background; contrast on black is 4.6:1.