#1F6A7E Hex Color
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#1f6a7e is a dark, muted cyan-blue that sits between teal and navy. Its ashy, dusty undertone gives it a serious, grounded feel, which makes it a strong choice for backgrounds, dark mode interfaces, and moody branding. The hex code #1f6a7e pairs well with warm neutrals like cream, sand, and soft coral, where it reads cool and calm without turning cold. Use it as a dominant base color with white text, which passes WCAG contrast checks comfortably.
Questions about #1f6a7e
What is #1f6a7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f6a7e is rgb(31, 106, 126), in HSL hsl(193, 61%, 31%) and in CMYK 75%, 16%, 0%, 51%.
What mood does #1f6a7e convey?
It reads calm, serious, and grounded. The muted cyan undertone feels steadier and more subdued than a bright blue, which suits professional, tech, and moody designs.
What colors pair well with #1f6a7e?
Warm neutrals like cream, sand, and soft coral balance its cool cast. It also pairs cleanly with charcoal, off-white, and muted gold for contrast.
Is #1f6a7e readable on white or black?
#1f6a7e has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.