#19A4BB Hex Color
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This cool cyan carries a moderate saturation that keeps it from feeling aggressive. The hex code for this shade is #19a4bb. Because it maintains a high 7.1:1 contrast ratio against black, it functions best as a crisp accent color in UI design or text headers. Pair it with soft, warm grays to prevent the coolness from becoming overwhelming in a layout.
Questions about #19a4bb
What is #19a4bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #19a4bb is rgb(25, 164, 187), in HSL hsl(189, 76%, 42%) and in CMYK 87%, 12%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #19a4bb in a layout?
This vibrant cyan balances best against neutral tones like charcoal or soft warm grays to keep the design readable. Using high-contrast dark text ensures the brightness of #19a4bb remains an intentional accent rather than an overwhelming visual force.
Is #19a4bb readable on white or black?
#19a4bb has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.06:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.