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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#122D40 — Onyx
#122D40 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 205° 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 #122D40
- f3f8fc
- cee3f1
- aacee7
- 85b8dd
- 61a3d2
- 3c8ec8
- 2f75a6
- 255b82
- 1a415d
- 102838
- 060e14
Color schemes using #122D40
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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#122D40 FAQ
What color is #122D40?
#122D40 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 205 degrees, 56% saturation and 16% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #122D40?
#122D40 is rgb(18, 45, 64) in RGB, hsl(205, 56%, 16%) in HSL, and cmyk(72%, 30%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #122D40?
White text on this background reaches 14.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.48:1.
What colors go well with #122D40?
Its direct complement is #402512. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #401216 and #403C12 gives you contrast without the vibration.