#1C9B92 Hex Color
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With a cool, slightly muted teal cast, #1c9b92 feels clear and composed rather than vivid or playful. Its medium-dark value supports sophistication and trust in healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality work. Use it as a supporting brand tone or interface accent, since large areas can feel dense. The hex code #1c9b92 also supports readable black body text at about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c9b92
What is #1c9b92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c9b92 is rgb(28, 155, 146), in HSL hsl(176, 69%, 36%) and in CMYK 82%, 0%, 6%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #1c9b92?
#1c9b92 pairs well with charcoal for a restrained interface, while terracotta creates warmer contrast; cream backgrounds lighten the palette without making the teal appear overly bright, which suits brand palettes and product screens.
Why does #1c9b92 read as a cool color?
#1c9b92 reads cool because its hue sits near the blue-green boundary, while moderate saturation and medium-dark lightness keep the effect controlled rather than electric in practical layouts and interfaces. That balance gives it a clean, steady character suited to technology, wellness, and communication design.
Is #1c9b92 readable on white or black?
#1c9b92 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.