#1A8C73 Hex Color
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#1a8c73 is a cool, medium-dark teal with a softened green undertone and moderate saturation. Its clean, steady character supports sophistication and trust in healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or muted coral, rather than a full-page background. The hex code #1a8c73 also provides about 5.0:1 contrast with black text, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #1a8c73
What is #1a8c73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a8c73 is rgb(26, 140, 115), in HSL hsl(167, 69%, 33%) and in CMYK 81%, 0%, 18%, 45%.
Is #1a8c73 warm or cool?
#1a8c73 reads as a cool teal because its blue-green hue and moderate saturation keep it crisp rather than earthy, while its medium-dark value adds composure and prevents the shade from feeling overly bright or energetic.
What colors pair well with #1a8c73?
Pair #1a8c73 with warm cream for a calm interface, or use muted coral as a small accent for contrast; pale blue-gray surfaces and charcoal details keep the palette polished without making it feel stark.
Does #1a8c73 meet WCAG AA for text?
Black text on #1a8c73 reaches about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, clearing WCAG AA’s 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text; white text has lower contrast, so reserve it for larger type or verify the exact size and weight.
Is #1a8c73 readable on white or black?
#1a8c73 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.