#1B6675 Hex Color
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This muted, deep teal brings a serious and moody weight to digital interfaces. With its unsaturated, dusty quality, #1b6675 functions best as a stabilizing background color rather than a primary accent. It offers excellent legibility for white text, making it a practical choice for dark mode layouts. Pair this hex code with warm terracotta tones to balance its cool, professional reserve.
Questions about #1b6675
What is #1b6675 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b6675 is rgb(27, 102, 117), in HSL hsl(190, 63%, 28%) and in CMYK 77%, 13%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1b6675?
This deep teal balances effectively against warm terracotta tones or creamy off-whites, which soften its cool, professional reserve. Using it alongside muted gold accents can also create a sophisticated, high-contrast look for UI design elements.
How does #1b6675 perform in dark mode designs?
#1b6675 acts as a highly effective background color for dark mode because its unsaturated, dusty quality prevents eye strain while maintaining structural depth. It provides a more nuanced, professional alternative to standard black or dark grey backgrounds.
Is #1b6675 readable on white or black?
#1b6675 has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.