#1E5453 Hex Color
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The hex code #1e5453 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and a dusty finish. Its serious, mysterious character suits technology, aerospace, and moody brand systems. Use it as a dominant UI background with white text, which reaches about 8.6:1 contrast, or pair it with warm coral for a sharper accent.
Questions about #1e5453
What is #1e5453 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e5453 is rgb(30, 84, 83), in HSL hsl(179, 47%, 22%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 1%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #1e5453?
The #1e5453 hex color pairs well with warm coral for a sharp accent, while off-white and pale aqua create calmer contrast; these combinations suit dashboards, landing pages, and other interfaces needing a cool, grounded base.
Is #1e5453 readable on white or black?
#1e5453 has a 8.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.