#1A424C Hex Color
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#1a424c is a dark, muted cyan with blue-green undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, mysterious mood without feeling harsh. Use this hex code as a dominant dark background for technology, aerospace, or communication designs. White text reaches about 10.9:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #1a424c
What is #1a424c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a424c is rgb(26, 66, 76), in HSL hsl(192, 49%, 20%) and in CMYK 66%, 13%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #1a424c in a design palette?
#1a424c pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and soft charcoal, creating useful contrast without making its low-saturation blue-green character feel loud across interfaces, editorial layouts, presentation covers, or brand systems. Use terracotta sparingly as an accent.
Is #1a424c readable on white or black?
#1a424c has a 10.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.