#136E89 Hex Color
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This muted, cool cyan acts as a steady foundation for corporate technology brands. The hex code #136e89 offers enough depth to remain legible, achieving a 5.8:1 contrast ratio against white text. Designers favor this shade for UI elements where readability matters most. Pair it with soft warm neutrals to balance its cold, professional temperament.
Questions about #136e89
What is #136e89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #136e89 is rgb(19, 110, 137), in HSL hsl(194, 76%, 31%) and in CMYK 86%, 20%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #136e89 for a balanced design?
Is #136e89 readable on white or black?
#136e89 has a 5.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.