#175E6B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #175e6b is a cool cyan with gray undertones and a dusty, low-light finish. Its serious, mysterious character suits technology, aerospace, and moody communication designs. Use it as a dominant interface background with white text, which reaches about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #175e6b.
Questions about #175e6b
What is #175e6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #175e6b is rgb(23, 94, 107), in HSL hsl(189, 65%, 25%) and in CMYK 79%, 12%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #175e6b?
#175e6b pairs well with white, pale gray, and muted terracotta, using light neutrals for readable text and a warm accent to balance its cool, gray undertones in dark interfaces and brand palettes. This keeps the palette grounded while giving buttons, highlights, or illustrations a clear focal point.
Is #175e6b warm or cool?
#175e6b reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green hue and gray undertones sit away from warm yellow, orange, and red families on the color wheel, while its low saturation keeps the effect calm and restrained. It feels more atmospheric than vivid.
Is #175e6b readable on white or black?
#175e6b has a 7.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.