#149191 Hex Color
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A restrained, cool cyan, #149191 feels crisp without being neon. This shade works well in technology branding or communication interfaces where you need a professional, refreshing tone. It maintains a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black text, which makes it accessible for standard body copy. Designers find the hex code #149191 most effective as a supporting accent color rather than a full-page background to avoid visual fatigue.
Questions about #149191
What is #149191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #149191 is rgb(20, 145, 145), in HSL hsl(180, 76%, 32%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 0%, 43%.
Where should I use the #149191 hex color in a UI design?
#149191 functions best as a purposeful accent color for buttons, active states, or icons rather than a background shade. Using it sparingly keeps interfaces feeling professional and prevents the visual fatigue that often comes from large areas of saturated cyan.
What colors pair best with #149191?
Is #149191 readable on white or black?
#149191 has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.