#1F6E8D Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #1f6e8d is a medium-dark blue with subtle teal and gray undertones. Its restrained saturation supports a dependable, controlled feel, making it well suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant interface or brand color with white text, which reaches about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #1f6e8d.
Questions about #1f6e8d
What is #1f6e8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f6e8d is rgb(31, 110, 141), in HSL hsl(197, 64%, 34%) and in CMYK 78%, 22%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #1f6e8d?
#1f6e8d pairs well with white, soft gray, charcoal, and warm neutrals because they balance its cool teal cast while preserving the dependable, restrained feel that suits interfaces and professional visual systems. Muted orange or terracotta can add controlled contrast.
Does #1f6e8d look warm or cool?
#1f6e8d reads as a cool color because its blue base shifts slightly toward teal, while its gray undertones and moderate saturation soften the intensity instead of making it feel bright, icy, or overly vivid. That balance gives it a calm, controlled mood.
Is #1f6e8d readable on white or black?
#1f6e8d has a 5.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.