#149C9C Hex Color
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Closer to pool water than pure cyan, #149c9c is a muted teal that reads cool and steady. The hex code’s low saturation makes it a dependable base for tech and communication brands, though it can wash out next to plain white. Black text on #149c9c hits about 6.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. For quiet neutrals, try mixing gray with a hint of this teal.
Questions about #149c9c
What is #149c9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #149c9c is rgb(20, 156, 156), in HSL hsl(180, 77%, 35%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #149c9c?
#149c9c pairs well with coral or terracotta for warm contrast, and with charcoal for a darker, grounded palette. Cream keeps it soft; avoid pairing it with bright greens, which fight its muted undertone.
Is #149c9c readable on white or black?
#149c9c has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.