#1CA4A4 Hex Color
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#1ca4a4 is an unsaturated, cool cyan with a distinct greenish undertone. It provides excellent contrast for black text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Because of its steady, tech-forward vibe, it works best as a primary accent rather than a dominant background. If you are learning how to make gray, this specific hex code serves as a vibrant starting point for creating muted, sophisticated tertiary tones.
Questions about #1ca4a4
What is #1ca4a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1ca4a4 is rgb(28, 164, 164), in HSL hsl(180, 71%, 38%) and in CMYK 83%, 0%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #1ca4a4?
Because #1ca4a4 has a steady, tech-forward energy, it pairs effectively with neutral grays or a deep charcoal to anchor its brightness. For a balanced, triadic palette, consider adding warm, earthy tones to contrast its cool, greenish cyan undertones.
Is #1ca4a4 readable on white or black?
#1ca4a4 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.