#1ABCD8 Hex Color
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Pastel but never washed out, #1abcd8 is a bright cyan with a soft, cool edge. The hex code reads clean and friendly, which suits tech interfaces and children’s products. It works best as a dominant background; black text sits at about 9.2:1 contrast on it, well past AA. Pair it with coral for energy or navy for a calmer feel.
Questions about #1abcd8
What is #1abcd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1abcd8 is rgb(26, 188, 216), in HSL hsl(189, 79%, 47%) and in CMYK 88%, 13%, 0%, 15%.
Can body text be read on top of #1abcd8?
Yes. Black text on #1abcd8 reaches about 9.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. White text falls far short, so stick with dark type on this shade.
What colors pair well with #1abcd8?
Is #1abcd8 readable on white or black?
#1abcd8 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.