#169E8B Hex Color
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#169e8b is a restrained, cool teal that leans into a muted, professional aesthetic. It excels in wellness and tech interfaces where visual clarity matters. Since black text achieves a 6.3:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, you can use it confidently for small body text. Pair it with soft grays or charcoal to maintain a clean, balanced look in your interface designs.
Questions about #169e8b
What is #169e8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #169e8b is rgb(22, 158, 139), in HSL hsl(172, 76%, 35%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 12%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #169e8b?
To keep your interface design clean and balanced, pair #169e8b with neutral tones like charcoal or soft light grays. These combinations allow the teal to function as an accent color without overwhelming the layout or causing visual strain.
Is #169e8b readable on white or black?
#169e8b has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.