#1A9AA5 Hex Color
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#1a9aa5 is a muted, cool cyan that strikes a balance between professional and approachable. It functions best as an accent color in modern tech interfaces rather than a primary background, where its unsaturated tone can sometimes feel muddy. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, you can safely use it for labels or UI elements without compromising readability. The hex code is #1a9aa5.
Questions about #1a9aa5
What is #1a9aa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a9aa5 is rgb(26, 154, 165), in HSL hsl(185, 73%, 37%) and in CMYK 84%, 7%, 0%, 35%.
Is #1a9aa5 suitable for body text or background use?
Using #1a9aa5 as a full-page background is generally not recommended because its unsaturated, muted quality can appear muddy at large scales. It serves best as a purposeful accent color for buttons, icons, or interface labels where readability is prioritized.
Which colors create a harmonious scheme with #1a9aa5?
You can create a balanced palette by pairing #1a9aa5 with neutral charcoal or deep gray text, which provides necessary contrast without visual strain. For more vibrant combinations, it sits well alongside warm coral tones or soft sandy beiges.
Is #1a9aa5 readable on white or black?
#1a9aa5 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.