#19E8B8 Hex Color
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This intense teal is saturated and bright, leaning heavily into a neon aesthetic. Because it commands attention, #19e8b8 works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. Pair it with dark grays or black to keep it readable. If you are struggling to balance such a bright hue, learning how to make gray helps create neutral foils that let this color pop.
Questions about #19e8b8
What is #19e8b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #19e8b8 is rgb(25, 232, 184), in HSL hsl(166, 82%, 50%) and in CMYK 89%, 0%, 21%, 9%.
How should I use #19e8b8 in a design interface?
Use #19e8b8 sparingly as a call-to-action button or a highlight rather than a main background. Its high saturation works best against charcoal or deep navy, which prevents the neon glow from vibrating or becoming difficult to read for the average user.
Is #19e8b8 safe to use as a primary text color?
Avoid using #19e8b8 for body text because its extreme brightness creates significant accessibility and legibility issues on light backgrounds. It functions effectively as a decorative accent or a primary link color if paired with a sufficiently dark background to maintain proper contrast.
Is #19e8b8 readable on white or black?
#19e8b8 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.27:1 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.