#1C9E8C Hex Color
Muted Teal With a Steady Hand
Reach for this muted teal when a healthcare interface or wellness brand needs color that stays calm without going pastel. The hex code #1c9e8c has grayed-out saturation at a medium lightness, so it works best as a supporting tone beside warm coral or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on it, making it a safe pick for buttons and section backgrounds.
Questions about #1c9e8c
What is #1c9e8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c9e8c is rgb(28, 158, 140), in HSL hsl(172, 70%, 36%) and in CMYK 82%, 0%, 11%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #1c9e8c?
Warm coral and soft terracotta bring out its cool side, while deep navy makes a richer partner than plain white. For text, black passes AA contrast at about 6.3:1.
Is #1c9e8c a warm or cool color?
It reads cool overall. The green base adds a touch of warmth compared to true blues, but the low saturation keeps the feeling even and settled rather than crisp or icy.
Is #1c9e8c readable on white or black?
#1c9e8c has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.