#1A7A8A Hex Color
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#1a7a8a is a muted cyan with a gray undertone, cooler and calmer than brighter sky blues. Its low saturation keeps it steady, which suits tech branding, dashboards, and large UI surfaces. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast on it, so small body copy still passes AA. It looks sharper next to a warm coral than next to navy.
Questions about #1a7a8a
What is #1a7a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a7a8a is rgb(26, 122, 138), in HSL hsl(189, 68%, 32%) and in CMYK 81%, 12%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #1a7a8a?
Warm coral and terracotta give #1a7a8a the strongest contrast, since its cool gray undertone needs heat to come alive. Soft sand or cream also work when you want a quieter palette.
Is #1a7a8a a good color for text backgrounds?
Yes. White text on #1a7a8a hits about 5.0:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. Dark text is riskier and should be tested first.
Is #1a7a8a readable on white or black?
#1a7a8a has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.