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#123548 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #123548 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#123548 Color Information

#123548 RGB value is (18, 53, 72). The hex color red value is 18, green is 53, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 201°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of18 percent. The CMYK process values are 75 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 72percent.

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#123548 Color Meaning

color #123548 conveys depth, introspection, and quiet authority. Unlike brighter blues, #123548 dark navy hue draws from the abyssal zones of the ocean—where light fades and pressure mounts—reflecting resilience under unseen strain. Designers and psychologists note its ability to evoke calm restraint without sacrificing gravitas. Color #123548 works well in professional environments where focus and emotional composure matter more than cheerfulness. #123548 shade bridges maritime tradition and modern minimalism. Historically, naval uniforms and ship interiors used similar tones to project discipline and unity. Today, Color #123548 appears in tech interfaces and executive branding to signal reliability without rigidity. Its low luminance reduces visual fatigue, making #123548 ideal for prolonged screen use. Unlike pure black, #123548 retains dimensionality while maintaining contrast. In symbolic frameworks, Color #123548 represents hidden knowledge and emotional reserve. #123548 does not invite casual engagement; instead, #123548 suggests layers waiting beneath the surface. Viewers often associate #123548 with strategic thinking, patience, and controlled power. Because #123548 lacks the cold sterility of grays, #123548 retains a subtle warmth—enough to feel human, not mechanical.

Color Conversion

Convert #123548 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
#123548
RGB
rgb(18, 53, 72)
HSL
hsl(201°, 60%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(75%, 26%, 0%, 72%)
HSV
hsv(201°, 75%, 28%)
XYZ
2.6923 3.1427 6.5956
Yxy
3.1427 0.2166 0.2528
Hunter Lab
17.7277 -0.0486 -0.1658
CIE-Lab
20.6065 -5.3711 -15.4320

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red18 / 255 (7%)
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue72 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)72 / 100 (72%)
72%

Color Variations

#123548 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

#123548 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 #123548 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #123548 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

#123548

protanopia

#212143

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #123548;

Text Color

color: #123548;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #123548;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #12354840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #123548;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #123548 0%, #0c2431 100%);

#123548 Color FAQs

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