#139A8A Hex Color
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This unsaturated teal holds a clean, professional aesthetic that works well in healthcare and technology interfaces. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it functions effectively as a readable base color. Use the hex code #139a8a as a supporting accent in corporate branding to ground busier layouts. It feels most balanced when paired with warm, desaturated grays rather than pure white.
Questions about #139a8a
What is #139a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #139a8a is rgb(19, 154, 138), in HSL hsl(173, 78%, 34%) and in CMYK 88%, 0%, 10%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #139a8a?
#139a8a feels most balanced when paired with warm, desaturated grays, avoiding the harshness of pure white backgrounds. It serves well as a grounded accent color, keeping professional interfaces readable while maintaining a distinct, modern identity that stands out in technical layouts.
Is #139a8a readable on white or black?
#139a8a has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.