#1B5E5A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, this teal leans gray and reads cool without turning icy. The hex code #1b5e5a works best as a base in moody interfaces and brand palettes, since white text reaches about 7.5:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ochre or soft coral to keep large areas from going flat.
Questions about #1b5e5a
What is #1b5e5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b5e5a is rgb(27, 94, 90), in HSL hsl(176, 55%, 24%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 4%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #1b5e5a?
Warm accents like ochre, coral, and dusty rose bring out its cool side and keep it from looking flat. For a quieter scheme, try soft creams or muted sage.
Is #1b5e5a readable on white or black?
#1b5e5a has a 7.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.