Information about #121730 color

#121730 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #121730 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(18, 23, 48) (7.1% red, 9% green, 18.8% blue), or CMYK 12 / 10 / 0 / 81 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#121730 presents itself as a confidently colored deep-sea blue — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Elderberry (#17182B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are I am Core Group International (#151529) and Magnum (#112331).

In RGB terms — rgb(18, 23, 48) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #121730 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 17.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:81), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#121730 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#121730 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#121730 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#0E1226

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#070913

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Black

#000000

#121730 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#121730 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#191230

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#122330

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#122F30

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#123025

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#121730 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#302B12
#302B12

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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#263012
#263012

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#301C12
#301C12

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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#122630
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#121730
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#301217
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#173012
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#121730
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#2B1230
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#302B12
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#173012
#173012

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#301226
#301226

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#302B12
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#12301C
#12301C

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Nearest named colors to #121730

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Elderberry color link
Elderberry

#17182B

I am Core Group International color link
I am Core Group International

#151529

Magnum color link
Magnum

#112331

Coarse Wool color link
Coarse Wool

#181B26

Nite Life color link
Nite Life

#1D2134

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

COSMIC ACE color link
COSMIC ACE

#0B1021

Very Dark Azure color link
Very Dark Azure

#11171D

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Tangaroa color link
Tangaroa

#03163C

Eigengrau color link
Eigengrau

#16161D

#121730 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#121730 color image #121730 color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#121730 color image #121730 color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#121730 color image #121730 color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#121730 color image #121730 color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#121730
  • RGB18, 23, 48
  • CMYK12, 10, 0, 81
  • HSL230°, 45%, 13%
  • HSL Precise230°, 45.455%, 12.941%
  • HSV230°, 63%, 19%
  • HSB230°, 63%, 19%
  • HEX ID121730
  • DECIMAL ID1185584
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.8%
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