#199FBE Hex Color
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#199fbe is a cool, moderately muted cyan with blue-green undertones and enough brightness to feel fresh without looking loud. Its refreshing character suits technology, communication, aerospace, and children’s products, while its clear tone can support trust and focus. Use it as a dominant interface color with black text; the hex code #199fbe provides about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #199fbe
What is #199fbe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #199fbe is rgb(25, 159, 190), in HSL hsl(191, 77%, 42%) and in CMYK 87%, 16%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #199fbe in a palette?
Does #199fbe read as warm or cool?
#199fbe reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green undertones outweigh its bright surface color, giving the shade a refreshing cast that feels clear and focused rather than warm, earthy, or neon.
Where does #199fbe work well in design?
#199fbe works well for technology, communication, aerospace, and children’s products, especially as a primary interface color, button fill, or accent; pair it with dark text and restrained neutrals to keep layouts clear.
Is #199fbe readable on white or black?
#199fbe has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.74:1 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.