#1694A4 Hex Color
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#1694a4 is a cool, unsaturated cyan that feels refreshing without being loud. This hex code works well in technology and communication branding for a balanced, reliable presence. It pairs effectively with dark gray. Because black text maintains a 5.8:1 contrast ratio, you can safely use this for UI elements. If you are learning mixing gray, consider this shade for professional, muted palettes.
Questions about #1694a4
What is #1694a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1694a4 is rgb(22, 148, 164), in HSL hsl(187, 76%, 36%) and in CMYK 87%, 10%, 0%, 36%.
What colors work best with #1694a4 in a palette?
This cool cyan pairs naturally with neutral tones like dark charcoal or soft silver, which ground the vibrancy of #1694a4. For a more dynamic approach, you can create contrast by pairing it with muted coral or sandy beige tones.
Is #1694a4 readable on white or black?
#1694a4 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.