#1BA4BD Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a steady, refreshing quality that works well for tech interfaces and branding. Because it remains highly readable with black text, #1ba4bd functions effectively as a base or primary accent. Pair this shade with soft grays or warm corals to ground its energetic, airy feel. The hex code for this cyan is #1ba4bd.
Questions about #1ba4bd
What is #1ba4bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1ba4bd is rgb(27, 164, 189), in HSL hsl(189, 75%, 42%) and in CMYK 86%, 13%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #1ba4bd?
#1ba4bd works exceptionally well when balanced against neutral tones to maintain its professional edge. Pair it with deep charcoal for high-contrast text readability, or introduce soft warm coral accents to ground the airy feel of this specific cyan.
Is #1ba4bd readable on white or black?
#1ba4bd has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 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.