#1F6E8E Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #1f6e8e is a medium-dark blue with a subtle green undertone. Its restrained saturation gives designs a steady, reliable feel for finance, healthcare, technology, security, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm white or sand. It also works as a UI background with white text, reaching about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #1f6e8e.
Questions about #1f6e8e
What is #1f6e8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f6e8e is rgb(31, 110, 142), in HSL hsl(197, 64%, 34%) and in CMYK 78%, 23%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1f6e8e?
#1f6e8e pairs well with warm white, sand, and muted terracotta, which soften its cool blue-green character without competing with it, making these combinations useful for brand palettes, dashboards, and content layouts where the blue should feel calm and dependable rather than vivid or playful.
Does #1f6e8e read as warm or cool?
#1f6e8e reads as a cool blue because its blue base is tempered by a subtle green undertone, giving it a composed, crisp appearance rather than the warmth associated with red- or yellow-leaning blues.
Is #1f6e8e readable on white or black?
#1f6e8e has a 5.70:1 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.