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#120AB0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #120AB0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#120AB0 Color Information

#120AB0 RGB value is (18, 10, 176). The hex color red value is 18, green is 10, and blue is 176. Its HSL format shows a hue of 243°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 90 percent, 94 percent, 0 percent, 31percent.

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#120AB0 Color Meaning

color #120AB0 embodies authority, focus, and deep intellect. #120AB0 very dark, vivid blue conveys trust, mental clarity, and composure. Psychologically, Color #120AB0 supports concentration, reflective thought, and disciplined action, ideal for professional or academic environments. Culturally, color #120AB0 represents knowledge, stability, and depth in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism associates #120AB0 with water energy, meditation, and calm introspection. Fengshui uses #120AB0 to stabilize and harmonize spaces, promoting clarity and thoughtful flow. Spiritually, #120AB0 resonates with the throat and third-eye chakras, supporting communication, insight, and higher perception. In design and arts, color #120AB0 functions as a commanding accent, primary tone, or authoritative background. Its vivid, dark quality pairs with whites, greys, and warm neutrals, appearing in professional branding, interiors, and expressive digital compositions.

Color Conversion

Convert #120AB0 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#120AB0
RGB
rgb(18, 10, 176)
HSL
hsl(243°, 89%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(90%, 94%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(243°, 94%, 69%)
XYZ
8.1945 3.4803 41.3142
Yxy
3.4803 0.1546 0.0657
Hunter Lab
18.6556 0.8475 -2.0634
CIE-Lab
21.8729 57.6385 -79.4933

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red18 / 255 (7%)
Green10 / 255 (4%)
Blue176 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan90 / 100 (90%)
90%
Magenta94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#120AB0 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#120AB0 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #120AB0 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#120AB0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #120AB0 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#120AB0

protanopia

#0f0e88

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #120AB0;

Text Color

color: #120AB0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #120AB0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #120AB040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #120AB0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #120AB0 0%, #0b066a 100%);

#120AB0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #120AB0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.