#1D6B8E Hex Color
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#1d6b8e is a muted, desaturated blue with serious undertones and a cool, shadowy quality. Because of its reliable and grounded appearance, it works well as a dominant base for corporate tech or government websites. White text remains perfectly legible against this shade, making it a functional choice for UI headers or backgrounds. Pair it with soft cream tones to lighten its somewhat gloomy, heavy character.
Questions about #1d6b8e
What is #1d6b8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d6b8e is rgb(29, 107, 142), in HSL hsl(199, 66%, 34%) and in CMYK 80%, 25%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #1d6b8e for a balanced design?
Soft cream tones are the ideal companion for #1d6b8e, as they counteract its heavy, gloomy quality with needed brightness. For a sharper, high-contrast professional look, pair this blue with crisp white or a very light slate gray.
Is #1d6b8e a good choice for text-heavy corporate websites?
#1d6b8e functions exceptionally well as a background or header color because it remains grounded and provides enough visual weight to keep white text highly legible. It feels stable and trustworthy, which helps establish authority in tech and government design systems.
Is #1d6b8e readable on white or black?
#1d6b8e has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.