#1B4637 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1b4637 is a cool teal with green undertones and low lightness. Its dusty, ashy character gives layouts a serious, mysterious feel without the harshness of near-black. Use the hex code #1b4637 as a dominant background in moody interfaces, wellness branding, or hospitality design. White text reaches about 10.6:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #1b4637
What is #1b4637 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b4637 is rgb(27, 70, 55), in HSL hsl(159, 44%, 19%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 21%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #1b4637 in a design?
For balanced palettes, #1b4637 pairs well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, pale sand, and soft brass accents, adding contrast while preserving its restrained mood across dark interfaces, wellness identities, and hospitality layouts. Use lighter tones for spacious backgrounds or readable content areas.
Is #1b4637 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#1b4637 works well as a dark background because white text delivers about 10.6:1 contrast, comfortably exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for body text at normal reading sizes and supporting clear navigation, labels, and paragraphs. Check colored text separately, especially muted greens or blues that may blend into the background.
Is #1b4637 readable on white or black?
#1b4637 has a 10.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.