#118189 Hex Color
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#118189 is a muted, cool cyan with a subtle green undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation feels refreshing and focused, supporting trust and clear communication. Use it as a dominant UI color or brand base, paired with warm white and coral accents. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #118189.
Questions about #118189
What is #118189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #118189 is rgb(17, 129, 137), in HSL hsl(184, 78%, 30%) and in CMYK 88%, 6%, 0%, 46%.
Which colors pair well with #118189?
Warm white and coral create a balanced palette with #118189: the warm neutral softens its cool cyan base, while coral supplies a lively complementary accent for buttons, highlights, or editorial details.
Is #118189 warm or cool?
#118189 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green hue and medium-dark value create a refreshing, composed impression. Its restrained saturation keeps it focused rather than bright, making it suitable for interfaces, dashboards, and calm brand systems.
Is #118189 readable on white or black?
#118189 has a 4.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.