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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#122542 — Onyx
#122542 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 216° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #122542
- f3f6fc
- cedcf2
- a9c2e8
- 84a8dd
- 608ed3
- 3b74c9
- 2e5ea7
- 244a83
- 1a355e
- 102039
- 050b14
Color schemes using #122542
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#122542 FAQ
What color is #122542?
#122542 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 57% saturation and 16% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #122542?
#122542 is rgb(18, 37, 66) in RGB, hsl(216, 57%, 16%) in HSL, and cmyk(73%, 44%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #122542?
White text on this background reaches 15.34:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.37:1.
What colors go well with #122542?
Its direct complement is #402D12. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #401612 and #3B4012 gives you contrast without the vibration.