#269978 Hex Color
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With its medium-dark value and restrained saturation, #269978 is a cool teal with subtle green undertones and a balanced feel. It suits healthcare, wellness, and technology branding where clarity and trust matter. Use the hex code #269978 as a supporting tone beside warm white or deep navy. Black text remains readable at about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #269978
What is #269978 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #269978 is rgb(38, 153, 120), in HSL hsl(163, 60%, 37%) and in CMYK 75%, 0%, 22%, 40%.
Does #269978 read as a warm or cool color?
#269978 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance leans slightly toward blue, while its restrained saturation keeps the medium-dark shade controlled rather than vivid across most layouts and interfaces.
What colors pair well with #269978?
#269978 pairs well with warm white for clean contrast and deep navy for a grounded, professional palette, while muted beige or soft coral can add warmth without overpowering its cool teal character.
Is #269978 readable on white or black?
#269978 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 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.