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#121BA1 color code is #121BA1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #121ba1.

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#121BA1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #121BA1 is 0.0349. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 12.37:1 against white and 1.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#121BA1 on white12.37:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#121BA1 on black1.70:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #121BA112.37:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #121BA11.70:1Fail

#121BA1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #121BA1?+
The hex code for #121BA1 is #121BA1. In RGB it's rgb(18, 27, 161), and in HSL it's hsl(236, 80%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #121BA1?+
#121BA1 in RGB is (18, 27, 161). Written in CSS: rgb(18, 27, 161).
What is the CMYK value of #121BA1?+
#121BA1 converts to CMYK(89%, 83%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #121BA1.
Is #121ba1 a warm or cool color?+
#121BA1 (#121BA1) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 236° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #121ba1 belong to?+
#121BA1 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 236°, 80%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #121ba1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#121BA1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 12.37:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #121ba1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #121BA1 (#121BA1) is 3340 C Deep Indigo, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #121BA1 in design

Practical guidance for using #121ba1 (#121BA1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #121BA1 (#121BA1) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 12.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #121ba1 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #121BA1 (#121BA1) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#121BA1 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#121BA1 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #121BA1

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #121ba1 (#121BA1). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Samsung#1428A0 · Samsung Blue