Color #19715B Color / Colour Code #19715B
This page shows the hex color code for color #19715b (#19715B). 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 #19715B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#19715B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 135, 165, and 195 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 165, 285, and 45 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #19715B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 165 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 165 to 210 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 165 with its complement at 345 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 #19715B
Lightness variations at hue 165 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #19715B
Design Use Cases for #19715B
Vibrant Brand Color
#19715B 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
#19715B 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
#19715B is in the cyan spectrum (hue 165). 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 #19715B (hue 165) to its complement at hue 345. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 195. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #19715b, #71192f);
CSS Code for #19715B
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About Color #19715B (#19715B)
#19715B is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 25 red, 113 green, and 91 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 165 degrees with 64% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #19715B is 84/255 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, 0% magenta, 19% yellow, and 56% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #19715B against white is 5.91:1 and against black is 3.55:1. 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 #71192F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #19715B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #19712F and #195B71, 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 #19715B?
- #19715B is Color #19715B, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(25, 113, 91), HSL(165, 64%, 27%), and CMYK(78%, 0%, 19%, 56%). Its perceived brightness is 84/255.
- Is #19715B accessible for text?
- Against white, #19715B has a contrast ratio of 5.91:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.55:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #19715B?
- The complementary colour is #71192F (hue 345). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #19712F and #195B71. The triadic palette adds #5B1971 and #715B19 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #19715B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #19715b; or rgb(25, 113, 91); or hsl(165, 64%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 165 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.