#196A76 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, muted cyan carries a dusty, cool presence. It functions best as a stabilizing background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant color, which can risk feeling overly heavy. Pair the hex code #196a76 with soft warm creams to prevent it from looking too muddy. Its dark, serious nature offers high enough contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for professional UI interfaces.
Questions about #196a76
What is #196a76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #196a76 is rgb(25, 106, 118), in HSL hsl(188, 65%, 28%) and in CMYK 79%, 10%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair best with #196a76?
#196a76 works best when grounded by soft warm creams or off-whites, which prevent the color from appearing too muddy or heavy. To add complexity to a palette, pair it with charcoal for typography or a muted terracotta for a subtle accent.
Is #196a76 readable on white or black?
#196a76 has a 6.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.