Information about #12788C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #12788C belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(18, 120, 140) — 7.1% red, 47.1% green, 54.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 48 / 8 / 0 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#12788C is a energetic, saturated water-like cyan that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Metallic Seaweed (#0A7E8C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dauntless (#166F7F) and Deep Aqua (#08787F).

In RGB terms — rgb(18, 120, 140) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #12788C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #12788C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#12788C color variations

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#12788C 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #12788C

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

Dauntless color link
Dauntless

#166F7F

Deep Aqua color link
Deep Aqua

#08787F

Dark Cyan color link
Dark Cyan

#0A888A

Ocean color link
Ocean

#017B92

Duck Blue color link
Duck Blue

#007791

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Teal color link
Teal

#008080

Yeehaa color link
Yeehaa

#006C98

Sea Blue color link
Sea Blue

#006994

#12788C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#12788C
  • RGB18, 120, 140
  • CMYK48, 8, 0, 45
  • HSL190°, 77%, 31%
  • HSL Precise189.836°, 77.215%, 30.98%
  • HSV190°, 87%, 55%
  • HSB190°, 87%, 55%
  • HEX ID12788C
  • DECIMAL ID1210508
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.9%
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