#1BA5C4 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This unsaturated cyan provides a crisp, cool aesthetic that works well in technology and aerospace branding. Because of its clarity, #1ba5c4 is highly readable with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI interfaces. Use it as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant background, as its muted intensity can feel overwhelming when applied to large surface areas. The hex code for this cyan is #1ba5c4.
Questions about #1ba5c4
What is #1ba5c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1ba5c4 is rgb(27, 165, 196), in HSL hsl(191, 76%, 44%) and in CMYK 86%, 16%, 0%, 23%.
Where should I use #1ba5c4 in a website design?
This unsaturated cyan performs best as a strategic accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlights. Because of its medium-muted intensity, it provides high readability against dark backgrounds, though it may feel overwhelming if used for large, dominant page sections.
Is #1ba5c4 readable on white or black?
#1ba5c4 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 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.