Information about #198B9A color

#198B9A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #198B9A belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(25, 139, 154) (9.8% red, 54.5% green, 60.4% blue), or CMYK 51 / 6 / 0 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#198B9A presents itself as a energetic, saturated water-like cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Aesthetic Teal (#0D9494). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Java (#259797) and Celeritas (#299792).

In RGB terms — rgb(25, 139, 154) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #198B9A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#198B9A color variations

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#198B9A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #198B9A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Java color link
Java

#259797

Celeritas color link
Celeritas

#299792

Dark Cyan color link
Dark Cyan

#0A888A

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Boy Red color link
Boy Red

#0E9CA5

ChaosDragon color link
ChaosDragon

#139084

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Eastern Blue color link
Eastern Blue

#00879F

#198B9A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#198B9A
  • RGB25, 139, 154
  • CMYK51, 6, 0, 40
  • CSSrgb(25, 139, 154)
  • HSL187°, 72%, 35%
  • HSL Precise186.977°, 72.067%, 35.098%
  • HSV187°, 84%, 60%
  • HSB187°, 84%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.604
  • GLSLvec3(0.098, 0.545, 0.604)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.098, 0.545, 0.604, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.098, 0.545, 0.604)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID198B9A
  • DECIMAL ID1674138
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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