#1C8280 Hex Color
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#1c8280 is a muted, cool teal with a cyan cast and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation feels refreshing and focused, supporting trust, freedom, and clear communication. Use it as a dominant UI or brand base with warm cream accents; white text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #1c8280
What is #1c8280 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c8280 is rgb(28, 130, 128), in HSL hsl(179, 65%, 31%) and in CMYK 78%, 0%, 2%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #1c8280?
Pair #1c8280 with warm cream or charcoal to balance its cool cyan cast and moderate saturation, while muted coral can add controlled energy without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #1c8280 readable on white or black?
#1c8280 has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.