#187A7A Hex Color
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This muted cyan carries a cool, grounded presence that works well for technical interfaces or modern branding. Because #187a7a maintains a solid contrast ratio with white text, it functions effectively as a base color for accessible UI layouts. Use it alongside soft greys or muted corals to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this shade is #187a7a.
Questions about #187a7a
What is #187a7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #187a7a is rgb(24, 122, 122), in HSL hsl(180, 67%, 29%) and in CMYK 80%, 0%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #187a7a?
This deep teal pairs beautifully with neutral warm-grey tones to balance its natural coolness, or with vibrant coral accents to create a high-contrast, modern visual pop. Using muted metallic tones can also enhance its professional, grounded appearance in design systems.
Is #187a7a readable on white or black?
#187a7a has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.