#13AB87 Hex Color
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Not quite green and not quite blue, #13ab87 is a muted teal with a cool, steady presence. Its low saturation keeps it calm instead of loud, which suits wellness brands and healthcare interfaces. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so it holds up as a background for body copy. Best used as a dominant base, softened by mixing gray into its tints.
Questions about #13ab87
What is #13ab87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #13ab87 is rgb(19, 171, 135), in HSL hsl(166, 80%, 37%) and in CMYK 89%, 0%, 21%, 33%.
Does black or white text read better on #13ab87?
Black text reads better. Contrast with black is about 7.2 to 1, which passes WCAG AA for small body text, while white text falls well short at roughly 2.6 to 1.
What colors pair well with #13ab87?
Its complement sits in soft coral territory, so a muted salmon accent adds warmth without clashing. Warm sand neutrals also steady its cool undertone.
Is #13ab87 readable on white or black?
#13ab87 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.