Color swatch image showing #12617D with RGB(18,97,125) values

#12617D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #12617D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#12617D Color Information

#12617D RGB value is (18, 97, 125). The hex color red value is 18, green is 97, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 86 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 51 percent.

#12617D
rgb(18, 97, 125)
ColorMean
Share

#12617D Color Meaning

Color #12617D conveys calm authority, intellectual focus, and grounded energy. In color psychology, #12617D promotes mental clarity, reflective thinking, and emotional composure. Across cultures and history, color #12617D has been revered in jewelry, ceremonial art, and textiles, symbolizing wisdom, loyalty, and enduring beauty. From a spiritual perspective, color #12617D embodies disciplined awareness, thoughtful observation, and balanced presence. #12617D encourages measured reflection and steady engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #12617D 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
#12617D
RGB
rgb(18, 97, 125)
HSL
hsl(196°, 75%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(86%, 22%, 0%, 51%)
HSV
hsv(196°, 86%, 49%)
XYZ
8.2258 10.1587 20.9293
Yxy
10.1587 0.2092 0.2584
Hunter Lab
31.8727 -0.4237 -0.9271
CIE-Lab
38.1257 -12.1351 -22.1035

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red18 / 255 (7%)
Green97 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)51 / 100 (51%)
51%

Color Variations

#12617D 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

#12617D 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 #12617D 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.

#FFFFFF
#12617D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #12617D 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

#12617D

protanopia

#343576

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #12617D;

Text Color

color: #12617D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #12617D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #12617D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #12617D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12617D 0%, #0b3c4e 100%);

#12617D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #12617D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.