#1C5A63 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty teal that leans toward slate. #1c5a63 carries little saturation, so it reads subdued rather than vivid, like deep water on a gray day. It works best as a dominant background in dark interfaces and pairs surprisingly well with muted coral or soft amber. White text clears WCAG AA on this hex code with about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c5a63
What is #1c5a63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c5a63 is rgb(28, 90, 99), in HSL hsl(188, 56%, 25%) and in CMYK 72%, 9%, 0%, 61%.
Can white text sit on #1c5a63?
Yes. White text on #1c5a63 reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Small labels and fine print stay readable.
What colors pair well with #1c5a63?
Warm, muted accents work best. Try coral or soft amber to counter the cool undertones, and keep bright cyans out of the palette so it does not turn muddy.
Is #1c5a63 readable on white or black?
#1c5a63 has a 7.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.