#1EC9AA Hex Color
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With its cool, medium-light value and clear green undertones, #1ec9aa is a saturated teal that feels refreshing without becoming harsh. The hex code #1ec9aa works well as a supporting color in healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces, especially beside charcoal or warm white. Black text remains highly readable on this shade, making it practical for accessible UI panels.
Questions about #1ec9aa
What is #1ec9aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1ec9aa is rgb(30, 201, 170), in HSL hsl(169, 74%, 45%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 15%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #1ec9aa?
For a balanced palette, pair #1ec9aa with charcoal or warm white for a clean foundation, then use navy for depth or muted terracotta to introduce a warmer, complementary accent.
Is #1ec9aa warm or cool?
#1ec9aa reads as a cool, refreshing teal because its blue-green balance and clear green undertones temper its brightness; it suits wellness, healthcare, technology, and interface accents where a lively but controlled mood is useful.
Is #1ec9aa readable on white or black?
#1ec9aa has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.