#1C5463 Hex Color
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#1c5463 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and a dusty, low-saturation finish. Its shaded depth gives interfaces and branding a serious, mysterious mood without feeling harsh. Use it as a dominant background in dark layouts or pair it with warm terracotta accents. The hex code #1c5463 supports white body text at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c5463
What is #1c5463 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c5463 is rgb(28, 84, 99), in HSL hsl(193, 56%, 25%) and in CMYK 72%, 15%, 0%, 61%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1c5463?
Warm terracotta, muted coral, and soft cream pair well with #1c5463, adding contrast while preserving its cool, low-saturation character across brand palettes and interface surfaces without making the dark base feel severe. Use cream for cards or spacious areas.
Is #1c5463 readable on white or black?
#1c5463 has a 8.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.