#18717F Hex Color
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With muted saturation and medium-dark lightness, #18717f is a cool cyan with a subtle blue-green cast. It feels refreshing and focused, suggesting trust and freedom while supporting clear communication. Use it as a strong UI or technology color with white text, which reaches about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #18717f suits clean, modern interfaces.
Questions about #18717f
What is #18717f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18717f is rgb(24, 113, 127), in HSL hsl(188, 68%, 30%) and in CMYK 81%, 11%, 0%, 50%.
Is #18717f a warm or cool color?
#18717f is a cool cyan with a subtle blue-green cast, giving it a refreshing, focused feel that suits clear communication, technology themes, and calm interface elements while avoiding a distinctly warm, earthy feel.
Does #18717f work with white text?
Yes, #18717f with white text reaches about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio, passing WCAG AA for normal and large text and keeping common interface labels crisp and readable when used at full opacity. Check hover states, overlays, and smaller text separately.
What colors pair well with #18717f?
Warm coral, peach, and soft cream pair well with #18717f, balancing its cool blue-green cast and adding contrast without losing the clean, modern feel of a focused interface color palette. Use coral for buttons or highlights, and cream for spacious backgrounds.
Is #18717f readable on white or black?
#18717f has a 5.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.