#196BA6 Hex Color
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A steady, muted blue with cool undertones, #196ba6 feels grounded and professional. It works well as a dominant base color for corporate interfaces or fintech branding. Because it offers a 5.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, it meets WCAG AA standards for readability even at small sizes. The hex code for this reliable, unsaturated shade is #196ba6.
Questions about #196ba6
What is #196ba6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #196ba6 is rgb(25, 107, 166), in HSL hsl(205, 74%, 37%) and in CMYK 85%, 36%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with the muted blue of #196ba6?
Is #196ba6 readable on white or black?
#196ba6 has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.