Information about #12401B color

#12401B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #12401B belongs to the Green Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(18, 64, 27) — 7.1% red, 25.1% green, 10.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 18 / 0 / 15 / 75. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#12401B is a clearly saturated natural green that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Deep Fir (#193925). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Phthalo Green (#123524) and ProKnox Green (#1A331A).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(18, 64, 27)), which gives #12401B its character. If you plan to put text on a #12401B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #12401B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#12401B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#12401B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #12401B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Deep Fir color link
Deep Fir

#193925

Myrtle color link
Myrtle

#21421E

Zuccini color link
Zuccini

#044022

Celtic color link
Celtic

#163222

Dark Fern color link
Dark Fern

#0A480D

Forest Green color link
Forest Green

#014421

Bush color link
Bush

#0D2E1C

Cardin Green color link
Cardin Green

#1B3427

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#12401B
  • RGB18, 64, 27
  • CMYK18, 0, 15, 75
  • CSSrgb(18, 64, 27)
  • HSL132°, 56%, 16%
  • HSL Precise131.739°, 56.098%, 16.078%
  • HSV132°, 72%, 25%
  • HSB132°, 72%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.071, 0.251, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.071, 0.251, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.071, 0.251, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyGreen
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID12401B
  • DECIMAL ID1196059
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01