Color #1E697C Color / Colour Code #1E697C
This page shows the hex color code for color #1e697c (#1E697C). The colour is a cyan tone with 61% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #1E697C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#1E697C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 162, 192, and 222 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 192, 312, and 72 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #1E697C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 192 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 192 to 237 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 192 with its complement at 12 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 #1E697C
Lightness variations at hue 192 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #1E697C
Design Use Cases for #1E697C
Vibrant Brand Color
#1E697C has a strong 61% 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 30% lightness, #1E697C is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#1E697C is in the cyan spectrum (hue 192). 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 #1E697C (hue 192) to its complement at hue 12. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 222. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e697c, #7b311e);
CSS Code for #1E697C
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About Color #1E697C (#1E697C)
#1E697C is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 30 red, 105 green, and 124 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 192 degrees with 61% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #1E697C is 85/255 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 76% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow, and 51% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #1E697C against white is 6.24:1 and against black is 3.37:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 21% lightness.
The complementary colour #7B311E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #1E697C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #1E7B5F and #1E3A7B, 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 #1E697C?
- #1E697C is Color #1E697C, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(30, 105, 124), HSL(192, 61%, 30%), and CMYK(76%, 15%, 0%, 51%). Its perceived brightness is 85/255.
- Is #1E697C accessible for text?
- Against white, #1E697C has a contrast ratio of 6.24:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.37:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #1E697C?
- The complementary colour is #7B311E (hue 12). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #1E7B5F and #1E3A7B. The triadic palette adds #7B1E68 and #687B1E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #1E697C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #1e697c; or rgb(30, 105, 124); or hsl(192, 61%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 192 61% 30%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
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- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.