#18978F Hex Color
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#18978f is a cool, medium-dark teal with moderate saturation and a slight green undertone. Its steady, refreshing character suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and communication branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm white or deep navy rather than a full-page background. Black text provides about 5.9:1 contrast, and the hex code is #18978f.
Questions about #18978f
What is #18978f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18978f is rgb(24, 151, 143), in HSL hsl(176, 73%, 34%) and in CMYK 84%, 0%, 5%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #18978f?
#18978f pairs well with warm white, deep navy, charcoal, and muted coral accents, which balance its cool teal base without competing with its moderate saturation. Use warm white for soft contrast and navy or charcoal for a more grounded interface.
Does #18978f read as a warm or cool color?
#18978f reads as a cool teal because its blue-green balance gives it a fresh, composed appearance, while the slight green undertone keeps it from feeling icy. It works well for calm, clear visual systems, especially alongside warm neutrals.
Where does #18978f work best in a design?
#18978f works best as a supporting color for healthcare, wellness, technology, and communication designs, where its refreshing teal character can highlight buttons, links, icons, or accents without overwhelming a full page.
Is #18978f readable on white or black?
#18978f has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 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.