#1A6079 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated cyan carries a dim and moody atmosphere. It works well as a grounding base for tech or entertainment interfaces where you need serious, low-contrast visuals. Because it is quite dark, use white text to ensure readability, as this pairing creates the best contrast. The hex code for this color is #1a6079, a professional choice for designs requiring depth without bright, jarring saturation.
Questions about #1a6079
What is #1a6079 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a6079 is rgb(26, 96, 121), in HSL hsl(196, 65%, 29%) and in CMYK 79%, 21%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair best with #1a6079 for UI design?
Is #1a6079 appropriate for text-heavy layouts?
Due to its dark value, #1a6079 functions better as a background or accent color than as a primary text color. If you must use it for type, ensure the background is significantly lighter to maintain accessible contrast ratios.
Is #1a6079 readable on white or black?
#1a6079 has a 7.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.