#196C8F
Blue
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About #196C8F Blue
#196C8F is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 25 red, 108 green, and 143 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 198°, saturation of 70%, and lightness of 33%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #196C8F in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
198°
Hue
70%
Saturation
33%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #196C8F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #196C8F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#196C8F on White
Contrast Ratio5.86:1
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Aa#196C8F on Black
Contrast Ratio3.58:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #196C8F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #196C8F |
| RGB | rgb(25, 108, 143) |
| HSL | hsl(198, 70%, 33%) |
| RGB Decimal | 25, 108, 143 |
| RGB Percent | 9.8%, 42.4%, 56.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 83%, 24%, 0%, 44% |
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