#1F4F56 Hex Color
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The hex code #1f4f56 produces a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and very low saturation. Its ashy character suggests mystery and seriousness while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base, with warm coral accents for contrast. White text reaches about 9.1:1 contrast, making this shade suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #1f4f56
What is #1f4f56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f4f56 is rgb(31, 79, 86), in HSL hsl(188, 47%, 23%) and in CMYK 64%, 8%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1f4f56?
Warm coral accents create strong complementary contrast with #1f4f56, while cream, sand, and muted gold soften its cool depth without overwhelming it. Use coral for calls to action and lighter neutrals for supporting surfaces or text.
Does #1f4f56 read as a warm or cool color?
#1f4f56 reads as a cool, dark cyan because its blue-green base leans toward blue rather than yellow, while its low saturation adds an ashy, restrained quality that feels serious and calm instead of bright or tropical.
Is #1f4f56 readable on white or black?
#1f4f56 has a 9.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.