#1A759F Hex Color
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#1a759f is a muted, medium blue with a gray-green undertone that keeps it from feeling loud. Its low saturation and solid mid-tone lightness give it a steady, professional presence, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. Pair it with warm sand or soft coral for balance. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.1:1, so it holds up as a button or header background.
Questions about #1a759f
What is #1a759f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a759f is rgb(26, 117, 159), in HSL hsl(199, 72%, 36%) and in CMYK 84%, 26%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #1a759f?
Warm sand, soft coral, and muted terracotta all balance the cool gray undertone of #1a759f. For a quieter palette, pair it with off-whites and deeper slate blues in a 60/30/10 split.
Is #1a759f readable on white or black?
#1a759f has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.08:1 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.