Color #1A7571 Color / Colour Code #1A7571
This page shows the hex color code for color #1a7571 (#1A7571). The colour is a cyan tone with 64% saturation and 28% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #1A7571 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#1A7571 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 147, 177, and 207 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 177, 297, and 57 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #1A7571
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 177 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 177 to 222 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 177 with its complement at 357 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #1A7571
Lightness variations at hue 177 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #1A7571
Design Use Cases for #1A7571
Vibrant Brand Color
#1A7571 has a strong 64% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#1A7571 at 28% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#1A7571 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 177). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #1A7571 (hue 177) to its complement at hue 357. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 207. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a7571, #751a1e);
CSS Code for #1A7571
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About Color #1A7571 (#1A7571)
#1A7571 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 26 red, 117 green, and 113 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 177 degrees with 64% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #1A7571 is 89/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 78% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #1A7571 against white is 5.49:1 and against black is 3.83:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 20% lightness.
The complementary colour #751A1E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #1A7571. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1A7543 and #1A4C75, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #1A7571?
- #1A7571 is Color #1A7571, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(26, 117, 113), HSL(177, 64%, 28%), and CMYK(78%, 0%, 3%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 89/255.
- Is #1A7571 accessible for text?
- Against white, #1A7571 has a contrast ratio of 5.49:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.83:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #1A7571?
- The complementary colour is #751A1E (hue 357). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1A7543 and #1A4C75. The triadic palette adds #711A75 and #75711A for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #1A7571 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #1a7571; or rgb(26, 117, 113); or hsl(177, 64%, 28%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 177 64% 28%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
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