#119999 Hex Color
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#119999 is a muted, cool cyan that feels both steady and refreshing. Because it is unsaturated, it functions effectively as a base tone for technology and communication interfaces. It provides enough contrast to support black text, making it a functional choice for body content. When paired with warmer grays—mixing gray helps you find the right balance—this hex code anchors a palette without appearing too intense.
Questions about #119999
What is #119999 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #119999 is rgb(17, 153, 153), in HSL hsl(180, 80%, 33%) and in CMYK 89%, 0%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #119999?
This muted cyan pairs effectively with warm neutrals like charcoal or soft off-whites to balance its inherent coolness. Using warmer grays helps anchor the color without it appearing too intense or clinical in your final design layout.
Is #119999 readable on white or black?
#119999 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.