#1CAF81 Hex Color
Muted teal with a steady, fresh character
#1caf81 is a medium teal with a muted, green-leaning finish. Its low saturation keeps it calm instead of loud, which suits wellness brands, healthcare UI, and interfaces that need to build trust. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, and it flatters warm sand or deep navy. Black text on this hex code hits about 7.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #1caf81
What is #1caf81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1caf81 is rgb(28, 175, 129), in HSL hsl(161, 72%, 40%) and in CMYK 84%, 0%, 26%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #1caf81?
Warm sand, cream, and deep navy all flatter #1caf81. It also holds its own next to terracotta, where the warm-cool contrast keeps both colors feeling intentional.
Is #1caf81 readable on white or black?
#1caf81 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.