#197869 Hex Color
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#197869 is a muted, cool teal with a dark, green-leaning character. Its restrained saturation feels polished and refreshing, making it a strong supporting color for healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Pair it with warm ivory or pale peach to create contrast. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #197869.
Questions about #197869
What is #197869 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #197869 is rgb(25, 120, 105), in HSL hsl(171, 66%, 28%) and in CMYK 79%, 0%, 13%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #197869?
#197869 pairs well with warm ivory and pale peach because their warm undertones balance its cool, green-leaning depth, creating contrast that feels polished, calm, and approachable across interfaces, packaging, and brand accents.
Does #197869 feel warm or cool?
#197869 reads as a cool teal because its hue leans more toward green-blue than yellow, while its dark value and muted saturation keep the overall impression restrained rather than bright or tropical.
Is #197869 readable on white or black?
#197869 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.