#1A9891 Hex Color
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#1a9891 is a cool, moderately muted teal with a balanced green-blue cast and medium lightness. Its restrained saturation feels clear and refreshing, supporting trust in healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting color with warm white or charcoal. Black text provides about 5.9:1 contrast, and the hex code is #1a9891.
Questions about #1a9891
What is #1a9891 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a9891 is rgb(26, 152, 145), in HSL hsl(177, 71%, 35%) and in CMYK 83%, 0%, 5%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #1a9891?
#1a9891 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, sand, and muted terracotta, balancing its cool blue-green cast while keeping interfaces, wellness materials, and hospitality settings visually calm, readable, and gently contemporary.
Does #1a9891 read as warm or cool?
#1a9891 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue mix lacks warm yellow undertones, while moderate saturation keeps it approachable rather than icy or overly vivid in calm, clear visual systems.
Is #1a9891 readable on white or black?
#1a9891 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.