#1A4550 Hex Color
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Dark, dusty, and cool, this cyan shade brings a serious mood to any project. It carries an air of mystery and depth, making it a reliable choice for technology interfaces or atmospheric backgrounds. Designers often prefer this tone when they need a muted, stable color for professional branding. The hex code for this dim, moody blue is #1a4550.
Questions about #1a4550
What is #1a4550 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a4550 is rgb(26, 69, 80), in HSL hsl(192, 51%, 21%) and in CMYK 68%, 14%, 0%, 69%.
What kind of color schemes work best with this deep cyan?
This color pairs beautifully with warm, muted neutrals like sandy beiges or soft creams to balance its cool intensity. You can also create high-contrast, modern interfaces by pairing it with sharp, clean whites or metallic silver accents for a professional look.
Is this shade considered warm or cool?
This is a distinctly cool shade because of its strong blue and green undertones. It evokes the quiet, steady feeling of deep water or dusk, which makes it ideal for professional branding that needs to project reliability rather than high-energy excitement.
Is #1a4550 readable on white or black?
#1a4550 has a 10.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.