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#123A27 color code is #123A27. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #123a27.

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#123A27 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #123A27 is 0.0330. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 12.65:1 against white and 1.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#123A27 on white12.65:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#123A27 on black1.66:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #123A2712.65:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #123A271.66:1Fail

#123A27 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #123A27?+
The hex code for #123A27 is #123A27. In RGB it's rgb(18, 58, 39), and in HSL it's hsl(152, 53%, 15%).
What is the RGB value of #123A27?+
#123A27 in RGB is (18, 58, 39). Written in CSS: rgb(18, 58, 39).
What is the CMYK value of #123A27?+
#123A27 converts to CMYK(69%, 0%, 33%, 77%) for print. Hex equivalent is #123A27.
Is #123a27 a warm or cool color?+
#123A27 (#123A27) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 152° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #123a27 belong to?+
#123A27 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 152°, 53%, 15% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #123a27 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#123A27 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 12.65:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #123a27?+
The nearest Pantone match for #123A27 (#123A27) is 555 C Pantone 555 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #123A27 in design

Practical guidance for using #123a27 (#123A27) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #123A27 (#123A27) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 12.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #123a27 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #123A27 (#123A27) reads as balanced and approachable and premium and serious. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#123A27 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

#123A27 is a moody, atmospheric room color — perfect for libraries, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bars where you want the space to feel enclosed and cinematic. Pair with brass or unlacquered fixtures, warm overhead lighting (2700K bulbs), and natural-fiber rugs. Avoid using it in spaces with limited natural light unless that intimacy is the point.

Brands that use #123A27

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #123a27 (#123A27). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Starbucks#1E3932 · Starbucks BlackDiscord#23272A · Discord DarkGitHub#24292F · GitHub DarkYouTube#282828 · YouTube Dark