#1D8585 Hex Color
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#1d8585 is a cool, muted cyan with green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation feels refreshing and focused, supporting trust and clear communication in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 4.7:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #1d8585.
Questions about #1d8585
What is #1d8585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d8585 is rgb(29, 133, 133), in HSL hsl(180, 64%, 32%) and in CMYK 78%, 0%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #1d8585?
#1d8585 pairs well with warm neutrals like cream and sand, plus muted coral or terracotta for contrast. Black and charcoal text can create a clear, grounded interface, while pale aqua supports a quieter monochromatic palette.
Does #1d8585 read as a warm or cool color?
#1d8585 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green hue and restrained saturation lean crisp rather than earthy. The green undertone softens the blue, giving it a calm, balanced appearance instead of a bright, icy feel.
Is #1d8585 readable on white or black?
#1d8585 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.