#109C74 Hex Color
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With its cool, moderately muted teal tone, #109c74 brings clarity and composure without feeling dull. Its medium lightness suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding, especially beside warm white or deep navy. Use it for buttons, icons, or large type rather than fine text on white. The hex code is #109c74, and black text provides about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #109c74
What is #109c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #109c74 is rgb(16, 156, 116), in HSL hsl(163, 81%, 34%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 26%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #109c74?
#109c74 pairs well with warm white for a clean, calm look and deep navy or charcoal for stronger contrast, while muted terracotta can add warmth without overpowering its cool teal base.
Does #109c74 read as warm or cool?
#109c74 reads as a cool, moderately muted teal because its green base has a noticeable blue influence; it brings clarity and composure to wellness, healthcare, technology, and hospitality designs without the sharpness of a brighter aqua.
Is #109c74 readable on white or black?
#109c74 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.