#1B6F72 Hex Color
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Dark, muted cyan with a cool, slightly green undertone, #1b6f72 feels serious, thoughtful, and restrained. Its low saturation gives interfaces a dusty, dependable mood, while its depth supports strong contrast. Use this hex code for dark UI backgrounds, technology branding, or focused accents. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #1b6f72
What is #1b6f72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b6f72 is rgb(27, 111, 114), in HSL hsl(182, 62%, 28%) and in CMYK 76%, 3%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #1b6f72?
#1b6f72 pairs well with charcoal for a restrained interface and terracotta for warmer contrast without making the palette feel bright or playful. Use the cyan as a dominant base, then reserve terracotta for small accents.
Is #1b6f72 readable on white or black?
#1b6f72 has a 5.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.