#187C85 Hex Color
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#187c85 is a dark, moderately muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones. Its steady saturation feels refreshing and focused, supporting trust, clear communication, and productivity. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or children’s branding, or for large UI elements. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #187c85
What is #187c85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #187c85 is rgb(24, 124, 133), in HSL hsl(185, 69%, 31%) and in CMYK 82%, 7%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #187c85?
#187c85 pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream, sand, and terracotta, which soften its cool blue-green cast while preserving clarity for interfaces and identity systems that need a fresh, grounded visual tone.
Is #187c85 readable on white or black?
#187c85 has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.