#121212 color: Dark Tone Ink
#121212 is rgb(18, 18, 18) in RGB and oklch(18.22% 0 0) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Very dark
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- Neutral
- ≈ Graphite
- neutral-900
- Black 93%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #121212
#121212 is a black color. In OKLCH it has 18.2% lightness, 0 chroma and a hue of 0°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 18.73:1 contrast and black text 1.12:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Dark Tone Ink (#121212). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is neutral-900.
Lighter: #121212 mixed with white
Darker: #121212 mixed with black
Calmer: #121212 with less saturation
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Questions about #121212
What color is #121212?
#121212 is black. The closest named color is Dark Tone Ink. In RGB it is rgb(18, 18, 18), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 7.06%) and in OKLCH oklch(18.22% 0 0).
What colors go well with #121212?
The complementary color of #121212 is #121212. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #121212 and #121212. The triadic partners are #121212 and #121212.
Is white or black text more readable on #121212?
White text reads better on #121212: white gives a contrast ratio of 18.73:1 and black gives 1.12:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #121212 a warm or cool color?
#121212 is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 0 degrees, its lightness 18.2% and its chroma 0.