#1A5354 Hex Color
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#1a5354 is a dark, muted cyan with blue-green undertones and a cool, dusty finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the teal cast keeps it refreshing for technology, aerospace, and entertainment designs. Use the hex code as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which meets WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #1a5354
What is #1a5354 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a5354 is rgb(26, 83, 84), in HSL hsl(181, 53%, 22%) and in CMYK 69%, 1%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #1a5354?
Pair #1a5354 with white or pale neutrals for crisp contrast, or add terracotta and warm gold accents to offset its cool blue-green base in modern digital branding and interface palettes. These warmer notes keep interfaces from feeling too cold.
Does #1a5354 feel warm or cool?
#1a5354 reads as a cool color because its muted cyan base leans blue-green rather than yellow or red, giving the shade a crisp, restrained character suited to dark interfaces and technical visual systems. Its low brightness adds a serious, reserved mood.
Is #1a5354 readable on white or black?
#1a5354 has a 8.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.