#159AB7 Hex Color
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#159ab7 is a cool, balanced cyan that reads as professional yet refreshing. Because of its steady, unsaturated nature, it works best as a primary accent color for tech interfaces rather than a full page background. It pairs exceptionally well with warm charcoal grays for high-contrast, modern layouts. The hex code #159ab7 provides enough legibility for small body text when paired with black.
Questions about #159ab7
What is #159ab7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #159ab7 is rgb(21, 154, 183), in HSL hsl(191, 79%, 40%) and in CMYK 89%, 16%, 0%, 28%.
How should I use #159ab7 in a UI design?
#159ab7 works best as a primary interface accent rather than a background color because of its high saturation. Pair it with dark neutrals like charcoal to create a sophisticated, tech-forward aesthetic that maintains excellent readability for users.
Is #159ab7 readable on white or black?
#159ab7 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.