#1B4552 Hex Color
A serious, muted teal with heavy depth
#1b4552 is a muted, desaturated teal that carries a heavy, serious weight. This dusty cyan works well as a dominant base for tech-focused interfaces or moody branding. Because it is quite dark, white text offers excellent legibility against it. Pair this shade with soft terracotta for a balanced, modern contrast, as it can feel too clinical when used entirely on its own.
Questions about #1b4552
What is #1b4552 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b4552 is rgb(27, 69, 82), in HSL hsl(194, 50%, 21%) and in CMYK 67%, 16%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #1b4552?
This deep teal functions best when contrasted against warm, earthy neutrals like terracotta or soft sand. These warm accents prevent the darkness of #1b4552 from feeling too clinical or cold, creating a balanced and modern visual palette for UI design.
Is #1b4552 readable on white or black?
#1b4552 has a 10.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.