#198D79

#198D79

Color Values

HEX

#198D79

RGB

25, 141, 121

HSL

169.7, 69.9%, 32.5%

HSV

169.7, 82.3%, 55.3%

CMYK

82.3%, 0.0%, 14.2%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.5782 0.1013 177.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #198D79;
color: #198D79;
border-color: #198D79;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 600 #0D9488

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #198D79?

RGB(25, 141, 121) · HSL(169.7, 69.9%, 32.5%) · CMYK(82.3%, 0.0%, 14.2%, 44.7%)

Does #198D79 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.1:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #198D79?

Use 000000 text on a #198D79 background; contrast on black is 5.13:1.