#1E8CAD Hex Color
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A cool, medium-dark cyan with restrained saturation, #1e8cad feels refreshing without becoming loud. Its blue-green undertones support trust, focus, and forward-looking technology, making it useful for communication, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI accent with black text, which reaches about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #1e8cad.
Questions about #1e8cad
What is #1e8cad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e8cad is rgb(30, 140, 173), in HSL hsl(194, 70%, 40%) and in CMYK 83%, 19%, 0%, 32%.
Does #1e8cad read as a warm or cool color?
#1e8cad reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green balance leans toward blue rather than yellow. Its medium-dark value and restrained saturation keep the color composed, making it feel refreshing and focused instead of bright or playful.
What colors pair well with #1e8cad?
#1e8cad pairs well with white, charcoal, and warm accents such as terracotta because these choices either sharpen its contrast or balance its cool blue-green cast in a restrained, readable palette. Use charcoal for a softer alternative to black.
Is #1e8cad readable on white or black?
#1e8cad has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.