#1C9466 Hex Color
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A steady, mid-dark green that leans slightly gray. #1c9466 reads grounded rather than flashy, which suits sustainability, wellness, and finance brands. Use it as a dominant brand color and pair it with warm cream for contrast. If you build a palette around it, knowing what colors make gray helps you pick muted companions. Black text sits comfortably on top, so it handles buttons and UI labels well.
Questions about #1c9466
What is #1c9466 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c9466 is rgb(28, 148, 102), in HSL hsl(157, 68%, 35%) and in CMYK 81%, 0%, 31%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #1c9466?
Warm cream, soft coral, and muted mustard all flatter #1c9466. It works best as a base color with lighter neutrals around it, keeping the palette calm and balanced.
Is #1c9466 readable on white or black?
#1c9466 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.