#1E7172 Hex Color
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A muted, cool cyan with gray undertones, #1e7172 feels steady and refreshing without becoming bright. Its dusty saturation suits technology, aerospace, and communication branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm white or muted coral. Use the hex code for buttons, headings, or dark-mode panels; white text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast for clear small body copy.
Questions about #1e7172
What is #1e7172 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e7172 is rgb(30, 113, 114), in HSL hsl(181, 58%, 28%) and in CMYK 74%, 1%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #1e7172?
Warm white and muted coral pair well with #1e7172, balancing its cool gray undertones with gentle warmth; the combination suits buttons, illustrations, and communication-focused layouts without making the overall palette feel overly bright.
Where can #1e7172 be used effectively?
#1e7172 works well for buttons, headings, and dark-mode panels when you want a steady, refreshing accent; its muted cyan character also supports technology, aerospace, and communication visuals without the intensity of a brighter teal.
Is #1e7172 readable on white or black?
#1e7172 has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.