#1BE8C6 Hex Color
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Reach for this neon teal when a wellness brand, healthcare app, or fintech dashboard needs a fresh, cool accent. #1be8c6 is highly saturated and light, which gives it a sparkling, glowing quality that can wash out next to white, so it flatters deep navy and charcoal instead. Black text hits about 13.4:1 contrast on this hex code, well past WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #1be8c6
What is #1be8c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1be8c6 is rgb(27, 232, 198), in HSL hsl(170, 82%, 51%) and in CMYK 88%, 0%, 15%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #1be8c6?
#1be8c6 pairs best with deep navy, charcoal, and plum, which give its brightness something to push against. Warm coral creates a lively complementary contrast for bolder palettes.
Is #1be8c6 readable on white or black?
#1be8c6 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.40:1 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.