#1C788C Hex Color
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#1c788c is a muted, cool teal that leans heavily into cyan without feeling overly vivid. This unsaturated tone provides a balanced backdrop for UI elements or tech branding, as it offers a refreshing alternative to standard corporate blues. White text maintains excellent readability against this shade, making it a reliable choice for buttons or headers. Pair it with warm grays to soften its clinical edge.
Questions about #1c788c
What is #1c788c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c788c is rgb(28, 120, 140), in HSL hsl(191, 67%, 33%) and in CMYK 80%, 14%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #1c788c for professional design projects?
#1c788c works exceptionally well when paired with warm grays or soft creams to neutralize its cool, clinical undertones. To create a balanced palette, consider using charcoal for text contrast or a crisp white to emphasize its cyan-leaning character.
Is #1c788c readable on white or black?
#1c788c has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.