#189C79 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between green and blue. It offers a professional, clinical feel that works well for healthcare or corporate interfaces. Pair #189c79 with a soft charcoal or crisp cream to maintain high readability, as black text provides strong contrast against this hue. Use this hex code as a 30% accent color to add clarity and structure to your design system.
Questions about #189c79
What is #189c79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #189c79 is rgb(24, 156, 121), in HSL hsl(164, 73%, 35%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 22%, 39%.
Does #189c79 work well as a primary interface color?
Yes, #189c79 functions effectively as a stable primary color for professional or healthcare-oriented interfaces due to its calming nature. Because it balances between green and blue, it offers a grounded, trustworthy appearance that stays legible against both off-white and dark charcoal backgrounds.
Is #189c79 readable on white or black?
#189c79 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.