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#1C96B5 — Steel Blue
#1C96B5 is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 192° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #1C96B5
- f2fbfd
- c9eef7
- a1e0f0
- 78d3ea
- 4fc6e4
- 27b9dd
- 1d99b8
- 167890
- 105667
- 0a343f
- 031216
Color schemes using #1C96B5
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#1C96B5 FAQ
What color is #1C96B5?
#1C96B5 is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 192 degrees, 73% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1C96B5?
#1C96B5 is rgb(28, 150, 181) in RGB, hsl(192, 73%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(85%, 17%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1C96B5?
White text on this background reaches 3.45:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.08:1.
What colors go well with #1C96B5?
Its direct complement is #B53B1C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B51C4A and #B5871C gives you contrast without the vibration.