#1A564F Hex Color
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Not a bright lagoon teal but a darker, grayer take on it, #1a564f is a muted deep teal that reads serious and calm. Its low saturation keeps it from feeling clinical, which suits wellness brands, moody interfaces, and healthcare palettes. It works best as a dominant base since white text on it reaches an 8.4:1 contrast ratio, and it warms up nicely against terracotta accents.
Questions about #1a564f
What is #1a564f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a564f is rgb(26, 86, 79), in HSL hsl(173, 54%, 22%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 8%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #1a564f?
Warm earthy tones give this cool teal its best contrast, so pair it with terracotta, dusty rose, or ochre. Cream and off-white soften it for larger surfaces.
Is #1a564f readable on white or black?
#1a564f has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.