#1C8C9C Hex Color
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#1c8c9c is a cool, muted cyan with green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its refreshing clarity supports communication, technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or deep navy, rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #1c8c9c
What is #1c8c9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c8c9c is rgb(28, 140, 156), in HSL hsl(188, 70%, 36%) and in CMYK 82%, 10%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What palette works with #1c8c9c?
For a balanced palette, #1c8c9c pairs with warm cream for gentle contrast, deep navy for a focused technical feel, or muted terracotta when the composition needs warmth without overpowering its cool green undertones.
Why does #1c8c9c look cool rather than warm?
#1c8c9c looks cool because its cyan base combines blue and green, while its muted saturation and medium-dark lightness soften the brightness; that balance creates a steady, refreshing tone instead of a vivid electric effect.
Is #1c8c9c readable on white or black?
#1c8c9c has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.