#196E8C Hex Color
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Cool and moderately muted, #196e8c is a medium-dark cyan with blue-green undertones and enough depth for focused digital work. Its refreshing character suggests freedom, trust, and clear communication, making it useful in technology, aerospace, productivity, and children’s products. The hex code #196e8c supports white body text at about 5.8:1 contrast, while pale accents keep layouts lively.
Questions about #196e8c
What is #196e8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #196e8c is rgb(25, 110, 140), in HSL hsl(196, 70%, 32%) and in CMYK 82%, 21%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #196e8c?
#196e8c pairs well with warm terracotta, pale apricot, and soft cream because their warmth offsets its cool blue-green cast without overpowering its moderate saturation in balanced interface and brand palettes. Use it as a dominant color with terracotta for small accents or cream for open space.
Where does #196e8c work best in design?
#196e8c works best as a strong supporting or dominant color in technology interfaces, communication tools, aerospace graphics, and productivity products where its medium-dark value gives structure without the heaviness of navy. Use lighter backgrounds and warmer accents to keep it from feeling dense across large surfaces.
Is #196e8c readable on white or black?
#196e8c has a 5.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.