#1C6C62 Hex Color
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Dark teal with a muted, ashy cast, #1c6c62 reads serious and grounded. The hex code sits deep enough to carry white text at AA contrast, so it works as a base for moody interfaces, wellness branding, or healthcare layouts. Pair it with soft apricot or warm sand to lift the gray undertones. At large areas it can go muddy, so test it in context.
Questions about #1c6c62
What is #1c6c62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c6c62 is rgb(28, 108, 98), in HSL hsl(173, 59%, 27%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 9%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #1c6c62?
Warm apricot, dusty coral, and soft sand lift the gray undertones in #1c6c62 without making it look washed out. For a darker scheme, pair it with charcoal or deep navy.
Can white text sit on #1c6c62 for body copy?
Yes. White text on #1c6c62 reaches roughly 6.2:1 contrast, which clears the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for small body text. Light gray text also stays readable on this shade.
Is #1c6c62 readable on white or black?
#1c6c62 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.