#197CA0 Hex Color
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#197ca0 is a cool, slightly muted blue with subtle green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its controlled saturation supports trust and reliability in finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color or interface background, pairing it with warm white or pale sand. White text has about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #197ca0.
Questions about #197ca0
What is #197ca0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #197ca0 is rgb(25, 124, 160), in HSL hsl(196, 73%, 36%) and in CMYK 84%, 22%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #197ca0?
Warm white and pale sand soften #197ca0, while charcoal adds readable depth; use a restrained coral or muted orange accent when you want warmer contrast without losing its calm, technical character.
Is #197ca0 warm or cool?
#197ca0 reads as a cool blue because its slight green undertone and medium-dark value create a calm, controlled appearance; it suits navigation, dashboards, security products, healthcare interfaces, and other settings where clarity and trust matter.
Is #197ca0 readable on white or black?
#197ca0 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.