#1BAF9A Hex Color
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Reach for #1baf9a when a healthcare or wellness brand needs a teal that feels fresh without shouting. The hex code #1baf9a sits at a medium lightness, so it works as a dominant base in app interfaces and holds up behind small body text, where black type reaches about 7.6:1 contrast. Pair it with warm coral or deep navy for balance.
Questions about #1baf9a
What is #1baf9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1baf9a is rgb(27, 175, 154), in HSL hsl(171, 73%, 40%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 12%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #1baf9a?
Is #1baf9a readable on white or black?
#1baf9a has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.