#1C424C

#1C424C

Color Values

HEX

#1C424C

RGB

28, 66, 76

HSL

192.5, 46.2%, 20.4%

HSV

192.5, 63.2%, 29.8%

CMYK

63.2%, 13.2%, 0.0%, 70.2%

OKLCH

0.356 0.0462 217.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #1C424C;
color: #1C424C;
border-color: #1C424C;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 950 #083344

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

10.86:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #1C424C?

RGB(28, 66, 76) · HSL(192.5, 46.2%, 20.4%) · CMYK(63.2%, 13.2%, 0.0%, 70.2%)

Does #1C424C meet WCAG contrast on white?

10.86:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #1C424C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #1C424C background; contrast on black is 1.93:1.