#1A787C Hex Color
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A muted teal-cyan that sits mid-dark on the lightness scale, #1a787c reads cool and steady rather than bright. Its gray undertone keeps things grounded, which suits it to tech, aerospace, and productivity design as a dominant base color. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.2:1 contrast. Pair it with warm coral for punch, or learn what colors make gray to build softer supporting neutrals around it.
Questions about #1a787c
What is #1a787c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a787c is rgb(26, 120, 124), in HSL hsl(182, 65%, 29%) and in CMYK 79%, 3%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #1a787c?
Warm coral and soft peach push against #1a787c's cool undertones, while charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work. Avoid pale yellows nearby, which can make the cyan look flat.
Is #1a787c readable on white or black?
#1a787c has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.