#196650 Hex Color
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#196650 is a dim, unsaturated teal that leans heavily into a moody, sophisticated aesthetic. Its low chroma provides a grounded foundation for professional UI or clean, minimalist branding. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it works well as a primary background color. Use it sparingly with warm, copper-toned accents to prevent the space from feeling too cold or enclosed.
Questions about #196650
What is #196650 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #196650 is rgb(25, 102, 80), in HSL hsl(163, 61%, 25%) and in CMYK 75%, 0%, 22%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #196650 for UI design?
This deep teal serves as an excellent anchor when balanced by warm, copper-toned accents or creamy off-whites. Using soft metallics or a muted terracotta prevents the deep, saturated green from feeling overly enclosed or cold in digital interfaces.
Is #196650 readable on white or black?
#196650 has a 6.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.