#119EA0 Hex Color
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Unsaturated and cooling, #119ea0 carries a distinct cyan presence that feels both professional and refreshing. It works effectively as an accent color in tech and aerospace branding, where clarity matters. Because it provides strong contrast for black text, it is a reliable choice for readable UI components. If you need to soften this tone, understanding how to make gray can help you build more balanced palettes.
Questions about #119ea0
What is #119ea0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #119ea0 is rgb(17, 158, 160), in HSL hsl(181, 81%, 35%) and in CMYK 89%, 1%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #119ea0 for professional designs?
#119ea0 works beautifully with charcoal for high-contrast, readable text, or can be balanced by soft off-whites and light grays. Using this shade against dark backgrounds creates a modern, sleek aesthetic often found in aerospace or data-heavy interface designs.
Is #119ea0 readable on white or black?
#119ea0 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.