#1CAB77 Hex Color
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#1cab77 is a medium-dark green with moderate saturation and a slightly cool, blue-leaning undertone. The color suggests safety and stability, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm neutrals; black text also achieves about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio on this hex code.
Questions about #1cab77
What is #1cab77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1cab77 is rgb(28, 171, 119), in HSL hsl(158, 72%, 39%) and in CMYK 84%, 0%, 30%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #1cab77?
#1cab77 pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which balance its cool green cast without making the palette feel clinical. Use terracotta sparingly for calls to action, while off-white or charcoal can anchor broader layouts.
Where does #1cab77 work best in a palette?
In a 60/30/10 palette, #1cab77 works best as a supporting tone or accent for sustainability, pharmacy, and finance interfaces, where its medium-dark, slightly muted green adds emphasis without taking over the layout.
Is #1cab77 readable on white or black?
#1cab77 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.