#1C9C7C Hex Color
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This cool, desaturated teal leans toward mint with muted undertones. Because it offers high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible over this shade, making it a functional choice for clean UI design and healthcare interfaces. The hex code #1c9c7c works best as a primary accent color rather than a full background to avoid overwhelming a user’s eye. Pair it with soft grays to maintain balance.
Questions about #1c9c7c
What is #1c9c7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c9c7c is rgb(28, 156, 124), in HSL hsl(165, 70%, 36%) and in CMYK 82%, 0%, 21%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #1c9c7c?
Soft neutral grays and crisp whites create the most balanced, professional look with #1c9c7c, preventing the minty undertone from clashing. For a stronger contrast that maintains readability, deep charcoal text works exceptionally well to ground the vibrancy.
Is #1c9c7c readable on white or black?
#1c9c7c has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.