#1ABDD5 Hex Color
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Reach for #1abdd5 when a design needs a bright, friendly cyan that stays soft. This pastel sky blue reads cool and clean, and it shines as a background in tech interfaces, spring themes, and kids’ products. Black text hits about 9.3:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with coral for punch or charcoal for something calmer. The hex code #1abdd5 carries a light, youthful energy without ever feeling icy.
Questions about #1abdd5
What is #1abdd5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1abdd5 is rgb(26, 189, 213), in HSL hsl(188, 78%, 47%) and in CMYK 88%, 11%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #1abdd5?
Coral gives #1abdd5 a lively complementary punch, while charcoal or deep navy ground it for a calmer, more professional feel. Warm sandy neutrals also work when you want the cyan to read softer.
Is #1abdd5 readable on white or black?
#1abdd5 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.28:1 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.