Color #121908 Color / Colour Code #121908
This page shows the hex color code for color #121908 (#121908). The colour is a green tone with 52% saturation and 6% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #121908 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#121908 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 55, 85, and 115 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 85, 205, and 325 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #121908
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 85 and saturation at 52%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 85 to 130 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 85 with its complement at 265 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #121908
Lightness variations at hue 85 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #121908
Design Use Cases for #121908
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #121908 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 6% lightness, #121908 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Success & Growth Indicators
#121908 falls in the green range (hue 85). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #121908 (hue 85) to its complement at hue 265. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 115. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #121908, #0e0717);
CSS Code for #121908
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Colors visually similar to #121908 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #121908 (#121908)
#121908 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 18 red, 25 green, and 8 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 85 degrees with 52% saturation and 6% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #121908 is 21/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 68% yellow, and 90% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #121908 against white is 17.98:1 and against black is 1.17:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #0E0717 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #121908. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #171607 and #091707, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #121908
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #121908?
- #121908 is Color #121908, a green color (colour) with RGB(18, 25, 8), HSL(85, 52%, 6%), and CMYK(28%, 0%, 68%, 90%). Its perceived brightness is 21/255.
- Is #121908 accessible for text?
- Against white, #121908 has a contrast ratio of 17.98:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.17:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #121908?
- The complementary colour is #0E0717 (hue 265). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #171607 and #091707. The triadic palette adds #071117 and #170711 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #121908 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #121908; or rgb(18, 25, 8); or hsl(85, 52%, 6%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 85 52% 6%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.