#1A6A91 Hex Color
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Not a bright azure, this shade of blue leans gray and reads serious instead of playful. The hex code #1a6a91 works best as a dominant base for finance, healthcare, or nautical design, where its muted depth signals trust. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast against it, so body copy stays readable. At very large sizes it can turn muddy, so warm accents like rust keep it honest.
Questions about #1a6a91
What is #1a6a91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a6a91 is rgb(26, 106, 145), in HSL hsl(200, 70%, 34%) and in CMYK 82%, 27%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #1a6a91?
Rust, terracotta, and warm sand tones flatter #1a6a91 best, since its gray undertone suits warm accents more than bright primaries. Soft cream also works well for text and borders.
Is #1a6a91 readable on white or black?
#1a6a91 has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.