#1B7865 Hex Color
Cool teal with composed clarity
The hex code #1b7865 creates an unsaturated, cool teal with a muted green undertone and medium-dark value. Its restrained saturation gives layouts a clear, composed feel, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI accent, then pair it with warm cream or soft terracotta. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #1b7865
What is #1b7865 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b7865 is rgb(27, 120, 101), in HSL hsl(168, 63%, 29%) and in CMYK 78%, 0%, 16%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #1b7865?
Pair #1b7865 with warm cream to soften its cool green undertone, or use muted terracotta for a warmer contrast that still feels considered in brand palettes and editorial layouts with generous light space.
Is #1b7865 readable on white or black?
#1b7865 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.