#1C8F75 Hex Color
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With its muted saturation and medium-dark value, #1c8f75 feels cool, clear, and composed rather than vivid. It suits healthcare, wellness, and technology branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm white or deep navy. Black text has about 5.2:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #1c8f75.
Questions about #1c8f75
What is #1c8f75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c8f75 is rgb(28, 143, 117), in HSL hsl(166, 67%, 34%) and in CMYK 80%, 0%, 18%, 44%.
Does #1c8f75 read as a warm or cool color?
#1c8f75 reads as a cool teal-green because its green base carries a noticeable blue undertone. Its medium-dark, muted character feels calm and controlled, making it a natural fit for wellness, healthcare, and technology interfaces.
What colors pair well with #1c8f75?
Pair #1c8f75 with warm white for a clean, gentle contrast, deep navy for a grounded palette, or muted terracotta for warmth, energy, and a softer counterpoint to its cool teal-green base.
Is #1c8f75 readable on white or black?
#1c8f75 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.