#1BB895 Hex Color
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The hex code #1bb895 is a cool, moderately muted teal with a clean green undertone and medium-light value. Its restrained saturation feels composed and sophisticated, supporting clarity and trust in healthcare, wellness, technology, and communication branding. Use it as a supporting color with navy or warm charcoal. Black text offers strong readability at about 8.3:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible interfaces.
Questions about #1bb895
What is #1bb895 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1bb895 is rgb(27, 184, 149), in HSL hsl(167, 74%, 41%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 19%, 28%.
Which colors pair well with #1bb895?
Does #1bb895 read as warm or cool?
#1bb895 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance and restrained saturation create a composed, clear mood instead of a bright tropical impression in most uses and color pairings.
Is #1bb895 readable on white or black?
#1bb895 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.33:1 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.