#1D6D68 Hex Color
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Like a pine forest at dusk, this dark teal (hex code #1d6d68) has a muted, grayed undertone. Think of mixing gray into teal until only a little green survives; see what colors make gray to tune that balance. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs or moody brand palettes, and white text passes AA on it at about 6.1:1 contrast. Pair it with warm sand or dusty coral to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #1d6d68
What is #1d6d68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d6d68 is rgb(29, 109, 104), in HSL hsl(176, 58%, 27%) and in CMYK 73%, 0%, 5%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #1d6d68?
Warm sand, dusty coral, and soft cream all lift this dark teal and stop it from reading flat. Since the color is muted, pairings with brighter coral or warm neutrals add contrast without clashing.
Does #1d6d68 read warm or cool?
It reads cool. The blue in its teal base outweighs the green, and its low saturation pushes the temperature further toward cold. Expect a calm, serious mood rather than a lively tropical feel.
Is #1d6d68 readable on white or black?
#1d6d68 has a 6.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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.