#00A19C Hex Color
Cool, Restrained Cyan
A muted, medium-dark cyan, #00a19c reads cool and steady rather than bright. Its restrained saturation suits tech and entertainment branding as a supporting tone or accent, not a full-page background. Black text passes AA contrast on it at about 6.6:1, so buttons and labels stay readable. Pair it with warm coral or soft charcoal for balance.
Questions about #00a19c
What is #00a19c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a19c is rgb(0, 161, 156), in HSL hsl(178, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 3%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #00a19c?
Warm coral, charcoal, and deep navy all flatter #00a19c, adding warmth or depth to its cool base. Keep it as a supporting tone and let the pairing carry contrast.
Is #00a19c readable on white or black?
#00a19c has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.