#1A937E Hex Color
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#1a937e is a cool, moderately muted teal with a blue-green undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a polished, steady feel, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color with warm ivory or soft coral. Black text achieves about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #1a937e.
Questions about #1a937e
What is #1a937e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a937e is rgb(26, 147, 126), in HSL hsl(170, 70%, 34%) and in CMYK 82%, 0%, 14%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #1a937e?
#1a937e pairs well with warm ivory for a calm, clean contrast, while soft coral adds warmth and energy without overpowering its restrained teal base; charcoal offers a deeper, understated text or accent option.
What is the undertone of #1a937e?
#1a937e reads as cool because its teal base leans blue rather than yellow, giving it a composed, refreshing character and a clear blue-green undertone that stays noticeable beside neutral backgrounds. Moderate saturation keeps the effect polished rather than bright or tropical.
Is #1a937e readable on white or black?
#1a937e has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.