#1ABC9C Hex Color
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#1abc9c is a cool, medium-light teal with strong saturation and a clean green undertone. Its clarity and refreshing energy suit healthcare, wellness, technology, and communication brands. Use it as a supporting color beside deep navy or charcoal, or as a UI background with black text. The hex code #1abc9c provides about 8.7:1 contrast with black.
Questions about #1abc9c
What is #1abc9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1abc9c is rgb(26, 188, 156), in HSL hsl(168, 76%, 42%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 17%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #1abc9c?
Does #1abc9c look warm or cool?
#1abc9c reads as a cool teal because its blue-green balance and clean green undertone feel crisp, refreshing, and energetic rather than earthy or warm, making it especially effective for healthcare, wellness, technology, and communication-focused designs.
Is #1abc9c readable on white or black?
#1abc9c has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.71:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.