#1CB585 Hex Color
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With its medium-light value and restrained saturation, #1cb585 is a cool green-teal with a clean, slightly muted finish. It brings clarity and calm to healthcare, wellness, and technology branding without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or warm cream; black text achieves about 8.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #1cb585.
Questions about #1cb585
What is #1cb585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1cb585 is rgb(28, 181, 133), in HSL hsl(161, 73%, 41%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 27%, 29%.
Does #1cb585 read as a warm or cool color?
#1cb585 reads as a cool green-teal because its blue component supports the green base, creating a fresh, composed impression rather than a yellow-green warmth. Its moderate saturation keeps the effect polished and slightly muted.
What colors pair well with #1cb585?
Is #1cb585 readable on white or black?
#1cb585 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.