#1A5969 Hex Color
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#1a5969 is a muted, heavy teal that feels more industrial than playful. Its low saturation keeps it from appearing too intense on large screens. The hex code provides excellent readability for white typography, boasting a 7.8:1 contrast ratio. Designers often use it as a stabilizing base for tech interfaces. Pair it with soft creams or pale yellows to add unexpected warmth to the otherwise cool palette.
Questions about #1a5969
What is #1a5969 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a5969 is rgb(26, 89, 105), in HSL hsl(192, 60%, 26%) and in CMYK 75%, 15%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #1a5969?
This industrial teal works best when balanced by the warmth of cream or pale yellow accents. These soft tones counteract the cool, heavy nature of #1a5969, creating a more approachable palette for web interfaces or graphic design layouts.
Is #1a5969 readable on white or black?
#1a5969 has a 7.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.