#1F8385 Hex Color

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#1f8385 is a muted, medium-dark cyan with cool green undertones and a refreshing, grounded presence. Its restrained saturation suits technology, communication, and aerospace branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or deep navy, or for large UI panels. Black text provides about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #1f8385.

Questions about #1f8385

What is #1f8385 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f8385 is rgb(31, 131, 133), in HSL hsl(181, 62%, 32%) and in CMYK 77%, 2%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #1f8385?
#1f8385 pairs well with warm cream for softer contrast and deep navy for a grounded, professional palette; muted terracotta or copper accents add warmth without overpowering its cool cyan base.
Does #1f8385 look warm or cool?
In most interfaces, #1f8385 reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans toward green-blue, while its muted saturation keeps the effect grounded rather than bright, clinical, or overly energetic.
Is #1f8385 readable on white or black?
#1f8385 has a 4.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.