#149B6C Hex Color
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Medium-dark and moderately muted, #149b6c is a green with a blue-teal undertone and enough depth to feel steady rather than playful. It suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands as a supporting color or button accent. The hex code #149b6c also handles black body text well, reaching about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio for WCAG AA readability.
Questions about #149b6c
What is #149b6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #149b6c is rgb(20, 155, 108), in HSL hsl(159, 77%, 34%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 30%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #149b6c?
Pair #149b6c with warm cream or terracotta for contrast, or use charcoal for a restrained interface. Cream softens its blue-teal cast, while terracotta adds warmth without making the palette feel loud.
Is #149b6c readable on white or black?
#149b6c has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.