#1E5A59 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1e5a59 is a cool cyan with gray-green undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed character suggests mystery, seriousness, and depth without feeling flat. Use it as a dominant background in moody interfaces, aerospace branding, or technology layouts, then add warm ivory or coral accents. White text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #1e5a59.
Questions about #1e5a59
What is #1e5a59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e5a59 is rgb(30, 90, 89), in HSL hsl(179, 50%, 24%) and in CMYK 67%, 0%, 1%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #1e5a59?
#1e5a59 pairs well with warm ivory for clean contrast, while coral or terracotta accents add warmth without overpowering its cool, gray-green base; muted gold can also create a restrained, atmospheric palette.
Does #1e5a59 look warm or cool?
#1e5a59 reads as a cool, dark cyan-teal because its blue and green values greatly exceed its red value, while low saturation and gray-green undertones keep it subdued rather than vivid.
Is #1e5a59 readable on white or black?
#1e5a59 has a 7.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.