Information about #12474E color

#12474E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #12474E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(18, 71, 78) — 7.1% red, 27.8% green, 30.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 24 / 3 / 0 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated cyan, #12474E carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cyprus (#0F4645). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nationalist Blue (#174358) and Tiber (#184343).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(18, 71, 78)), which gives #12474E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #12474E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#12474E color variations

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

#12474E 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 #12474E

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

Cyprus color link
Cyprus

#0F4645

Tiber color link
Tiber

#184343

Barometer color link
Barometer

#11394C

Jackpot color link
Jackpot

#145346

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Beatnik color link
Beatnik

#1F4F54

Dark Teal color link
Dark Teal

#014D4E

Sherpa Blue color link
Sherpa Blue

#00494E

Deep South color link
Deep South

#004853

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#12474E
  • RGB18, 71, 78
  • CMYK24, 3, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(18, 71, 78)
  • HSL187°, 63%, 19%
  • HSL Precise187°, 62.5%, 18.824%
  • HSV187°, 77%, 31%
  • HSB187°, 77%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.071, 0.278, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.071, 0.278, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.071, 0.278, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID12474E
  • DECIMAL ID1197902
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01