#1CA393 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool teal reads as professional and composed rather than playful. Because #1ca393 sits in a middle ground, it works effectively as a dominant base color in healthcare or wellness UI. It provides excellent legibility for small body text against black. When learning how to make gray, designers often find that cooling down greens like this helps achieve a more neutral, balanced palette.
Questions about #1ca393
What is #1ca393 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1ca393 is rgb(28, 163, 147), in HSL hsl(173, 71%, 37%) and in CMYK 83%, 0%, 10%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #1ca393 for a balanced UI?
Pair #1ca393 with crisp neutrals like charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain its professional character. For a more vibrant contrast, soft coral or warm peach tones provide an effective visual balance against this cool, unsaturated teal.
Is #1ca393 readable on white or black?
#1ca393 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.