#1C7775 Hex Color
A cool and balanced muted teal
This cool, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between blue and green. Its muted character feels refreshing without being overpowering, making it a reliable choice for technology interfaces or corporate branding. Because it offers a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, you can safely use it for small body copy. The hex code for this cyan shade is #1c7775.
Questions about #1c7775
What is #1c7775 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c7775 is rgb(28, 119, 117), in HSL hsl(179, 62%, 29%) and in CMYK 76%, 0%, 2%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #1c7775 for interface design?
#1c7775 works best when paired with neutral tones like light gray or soft off-whites to maintain its professional, balanced appearance. For a higher contrast visual, pairing it with a warm terracotta creates a striking, modern complement that pops against the muted teal base.
Is #1c7775 readable on white or black?
#1c7775 has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.