#1B96A5 Hex Color

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This unsaturated cyan sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, offering a clear, professional tone that fits well in tech and aerospace branding. It provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for UI design. The hex code #1b96a5 performs best as a supporting color in a palette, allowing more dominant hues to provide the necessary weight.

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What is #1b96a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #1b96a5 is rgb(27, 150, 165), in HSL hsl(187, 72%, 38%) and in CMYK 84%, 9%, 0%, 35%.

What colors pair naturally with #1b96a5?

This shade acts as a reliable bridge color, pairing exceptionally well with charcoal for high-contrast professional text, or soft cream backgrounds to create a balanced, modern look. Its unsaturated quality also complements muted earth tones like sand for a sophisticated palette.

Is #1b96a5 readable on white or black?

#1b96a5 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#1B96A5 Hex Color

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