#149A8B Hex Color
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A muted teal with a green undertone. The hex code #149a8b reads cool and steady, a fit for wellness brands, healthcare interfaces, and communication tools. Its moderate saturation keeps it calm instead of loud. Use it as a supporting tone or accent, since it can flatten across large backgrounds. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast on it, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #149a8b
What is #149a8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #149a8b is rgb(20, 154, 139), in HSL hsl(173, 77%, 34%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 10%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #149a8b?
Coral and soft terracotta push #149a8b toward its cooler side, while warm sand and charcoal keep it grounded. Skip bright greens nearby, since they make its muted saturation read muddy.
Is #149a8b readable on white or black?
#149a8b has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.