#196274 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #196274 is a cool cyan with a dusty green undertone. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody feel suited to technology, aerospace, and communication designs. Use it as a dominant background with white type, which reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, or pair it with warm coral for a sharper accent. The hex code is #196274.
Questions about #196274
What is #196274 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #196274 is rgb(25, 98, 116), in HSL hsl(192, 65%, 28%) and in CMYK 78%, 16%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #196274?
Warm coral creates a clear, energetic accent against #196274, while terracotta or muted cream can soften the contrast and give this cool cyan a more welcoming feel in interfaces, posters, and communication-focused layouts. Use white for body text and warm tones for small highlights.
Is #196274 a warm or cool color?
#196274 reads as a cool, dark cyan because its blue-green hue and dusty green undertone keep it visually restrained rather than warm, while its low saturation adds a serious, composed character.
Is #196274 readable on white or black?
#196274 has a 6.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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.