#1A4954 Hex Color

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This desaturated, dark cyan carries a heavy, serious weight without feeling overly black. It excels as a moody background for modern UI designs, pairing well with copper or warm gold accents to soften its cold, industrial personality. With a 9.9:1 contrast ratio against white, it ensures excellent readability for body text. The hex code for this shade is #1a4954.

Questions about #1a4954

What is #1a4954 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a4954 is rgb(26, 73, 84), in HSL hsl(191, 53%, 22%) and in CMYK 69%, 13%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair best with #1a4954?
#1a4954 works exceptionally well with warm, metallic tones like copper or gold, which prevent the cool industrial base from feeling too stark. For a balanced, high-contrast UI, pair it with soft, warm whites or light creams for text.
Is #1a4954 readable on white or black?
#1a4954 has a 9.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.