#195741 Hex Color
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This dark, muted teal carries a serious weight without feeling oppressive. Because it is highly unsaturated and cool, #195741 serves as a grounding base color for tech or healthcare branding. It offers excellent contrast for white text, so it functions well as a background. Pair it with soft cream or warm terracotta to offset its inherent gloom and prevent the design from feeling muddy.
Questions about #195741
What is #195741 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #195741 is rgb(25, 87, 65), in HSL hsl(159, 55%, 22%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 25%, 66%.
How should I use #195741 in a color palette?
#195741 works best as a primary grounding color, especially when paired with soft cream or warm terracotta to prevent the overall design from feeling too muddy. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides a stable, professional backdrop for light text and UI elements.
Is #195741 readable on white or black?
#195741 has a 8.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.