Color #196471 Color / Colour Code #196471
This page shows the hex color code for color #196471 (#196471). The colour is a cyan tone with 64% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #196471 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#196471 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 159, 189, and 219 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 189, 309, and 69 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #196471
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 189 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 189 to 234 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 189 with its complement at 9 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #196471
Lightness variations at hue 189 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #196471
Design Use Cases for #196471
Vibrant Brand Color
#196471 has a strong 64% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#196471 at 27% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#196471 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 189). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #196471 (hue 189) to its complement at hue 9. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 219. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #196471, #712619);
CSS Code for #196471
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About Color #196471 (#196471)
#196471 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 25 red, 100 green, and 113 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 189 degrees with 64% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #196471 is 79/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 78% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow, and 56% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #196471 against white is 6.77:1 and against black is 3.10:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #712619 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #196471. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #197152 and #193871, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #196471?
- #196471 is Color #196471, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(25, 100, 113), HSL(189, 64%, 27%), and CMYK(78%, 12%, 0%, 56%). Its perceived brightness is 79/255.
- Is #196471 accessible for text?
- Against white, #196471 has a contrast ratio of 6.77:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.10:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #196471?
- The complementary colour is #712619 (hue 9). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #197152 and #193871. The triadic palette adds #711964 and #647119 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #196471 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #196471; or rgb(25, 100, 113); or hsl(189, 64%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 189 64% 27%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.