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#139AB9 color code is #139AB9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #139ab9.

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#139AB9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #139AB9 is 0.2675. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.31:1 against white and 6.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#139AB9 on white3.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#139AB9 on black6.35:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #139AB93.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #139AB96.35:1AA

#139AB9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #139AB9?+
The hex code for #139AB9 is #139AB9. In RGB it's rgb(19, 154, 185), and in HSL it's hsl(191, 81%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #139AB9?+
#139AB9 in RGB is (19, 154, 185). Written in CSS: rgb(19, 154, 185).
What is the CMYK value of #139AB9?+
#139AB9 converts to CMYK(90%, 17%, 0%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #139AB9.
Is #139ab9 a warm or cool color?+
#139AB9 (#139AB9) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 191° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #139ab9 belong to?+
#139AB9 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 191°, 81%, 40% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #139ab9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#139AB9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.31:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #139ab9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #139AB9 (#139AB9) is 7706 C Blue Lagoon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #139AB9 in design

Practical guidance for using #139ab9 (#139AB9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#139AB9 (#139AB9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #139AB9 (#139AB9) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#139AB9 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#139AB9 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.