#1E504C Hex Color
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#1e504c is a muted, deep teal with a gray undertone that keeps it calm and grounded. Its low saturation suits wellness brands, healthcare palettes, and dark UI backgrounds where brighter shades feel loud. It pairs well with soft cream or a warm coral accent. White text reads clearly on top, passing contrast checks at around 9.1:1.
Questions about #1e504c
What is #1e504c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e504c is rgb(30, 80, 76), in HSL hsl(175, 45%, 22%) and in CMYK 62%, 0%, 5%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #1e504c?
Soft cream and warm coral both balance #1e504c, since its cool, muted teal base needs a lighter or warmer counterpoint. Pair it with dusty rose for a gentler feel, or charcoal for a subdued, tonal palette.
Is teal a warm or cool color?
#1e504c reads cool because its green and blue sit low in warmth, though far less icy than a pure blue. The gray undertone softens it further, giving designs a calm, settled quality rather than a crisp one.
Is #1e504c readable on white or black?
#1e504c has a 9.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.