#12479B Color Information

Hex color code: #12479B

#12479B is a vivid blue color. In RGB it is (18, 71, 155), and in HSL it is (217°, 79%, 34%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#12479B

RGB

18, 71, 155

HSL

217°, 79%, 34%

CMYK

88%, 54%, 0%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #12479B;
background-color: #12479B;
border-color: #12479B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #12479B;
border: 2px solid #12479B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#12479B]
text-[#12479B]
border-[#12479B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_12479B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12479B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #12479B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #12479B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #12479B; background-color: #12479B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #12479B20; border-left: 4px solid #12479B; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #12479B; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #12479B in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

18, 71, 155

Red: 18 / Green: 71 / Blue: 155

HSL

217°, 79%, 34%

Hue: 217° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

88%, 54%, 0%, 39%

Cyan: 88% / Magenta: 54% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 39%

What color is #12479B?

#12479B is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9B6712

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #12479B to RGB:

rgb(18, 71, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #12479B to HSL:

hsl(217, 79%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #12479B to CMYK:

cmyk(88%, 54%, 0%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid blue tone, #12479B has RGB (18, 71, 155) and HSL (217°, 79%, 34%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #12479B is #9B6712, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #128B9B.

Use #12479B in CSS: color: #12479B or background-color: #12479B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #12479B

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.40:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #12479B?

#12479B is a vivid blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #12479B?

#12479B in RGB is (18, 71, 155) - 18 red, 71 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #12479B in CSS?

Use #12479B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #12479B?

#9B6712 (complementary), #128B9B (analogous), and #0A2857 (lighter shade) work well with #12479B.