#197F70 Hex Color

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The hex code #197f70 defines a cool, somewhat muted teal with a green undertone and medium-dark value. Its restrained saturation gives designs a composed, trustworthy feel instead of a sharp or tropical look. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI accent in healthcare, wellness, and technology, where white text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #197f70

What is #197f70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #197f70 is rgb(25, 127, 112), in HSL hsl(171, 67%, 30%) and in CMYK 80%, 0%, 12%, 50%.
Does #197f70 read as a warm or cool color?
#197f70 reads cool because its dark, moderately muted teal base leans green without a warm yellow cast, while its restrained lightness keeps the shade composed and trustworthy rather than bright, tropical, or highly energetic.
What colors pair well with #197f70?
For a balanced palette, #197f70 pairs well with warm off-white, muted coral, and dark navy, creating useful contrast against its cool green cast without making digital layouts feel flat or overly bright. Use teal as a supporting tone, with coral reserved for small accents or calls to action.
Is #197f70 readable on white or black?
#197f70 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.