#195E6A Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #195e6a is a cool cyan with gray-green undertones and very low saturation. It creates a serious, shadowed mood while retaining a refreshing edge for technology, aerospace, and communication designs. Use the hex code #195e6a as a dominant interface background or branding color; white text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #195e6a
What is #195e6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #195e6a is rgb(25, 94, 106), in HSL hsl(189, 62%, 26%) and in CMYK 76%, 11%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #195e6a?
#195e6a pairs well with white, pale gray, and warm terracotta, whose earthy orange undertone offsets its cool gray-green base without overwhelming the dark palette; pale neutrals can provide space while terracotta suits buttons and highlights.
Does #195e6a read as warm or cool?
#195e6a reads as a cool color because its blue-cyan base and gray-green undertones recede visually, while its low saturation softens that coolness into a restrained, grounded mood rather than a bright or icy effect.
Where can I use #195e6a?
#195e6a works well as a dominant interface background, navigation color, or branding base when you want a serious, technology-focused mood with a refreshing edge and enough depth to support light text.
Is #195e6a readable on white or black?
#195e6a has a 7.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.