#199ACE Hex Color
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#199ace is a cool, medium-light blue with a slightly cyan undertone and moderate saturation. Its steady appearance supports trust and reliability in technology, finance, healthcare, and security interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color or broad UI field. Black text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code #199ace fits interfaces that need clarity without stark, high-energy color.
Questions about #199ace
What is #199ace in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #199ace is rgb(25, 154, 206), in HSL hsl(197, 78%, 45%) and in CMYK 88%, 25%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #199ace?
#199ace pairs well with charcoal, warm off-white, and muted coral because its cool cyan cast benefits from grounded neutrals and a controlled warm counterpoint without making the palette feel harsh. Use the neutral for text, the light surface for spacious areas, and the warm accent sparingly for calls to action.
Where does #199ace work best in a design?
#199ace works best as a supporting brand color, navigation accent, or medium-sized UI background where its cool cyan cast stays clear and dependable across technology, healthcare, finance, and security products. Use it selectively as a dominant field when the interface needs energy rather than a subdued backdrop.
Is #199ace readable on white or black?
#199ace has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.