#1A758F Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a professional yet approachable tone. It serves well in technology and communication branding where clarity is essential. Because it maintains a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works reliably for UI elements and legible body copy. The hex code for this shade is #1a758f. Pair it with soft charcoals to ground its energy in your design.
Questions about #1a758f
What is #1a758f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a758f is rgb(26, 117, 143), in HSL hsl(193, 69%, 33%) and in CMYK 82%, 18%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #1a758f for a professional design?
#1a758f works best when paired with neutral tones like charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain its professional character. For a more vibrant scheme, consider pairing it with a muted coral or a soft, dusty gold to add warmth without overwhelming the cool base.
Is #1a758f readable on white or black?
#1a758f has a 5.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.98:1 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.