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#1ABC9C Color — #1ABC9C

Complete color reference for #1ABC9C: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#1ABC9C
RGBrgb(26, 188, 156)
HSLhsl(168, 76%, 42%)
HSVhsv(168, 86%, 74%)
CMYKC:86% M:0% Y:17% K:26%
CSS Color#1ABC9C
Decimal1752220
Luminance0.3859

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#1ABC9C on White
Ratio: 2.41:1 — Fail
#1ABC9C on Black
Ratio: 8.72:1 — AAA
White on #1ABC9C
Ratio: 2.41:1 — Fail
Black on #1ABC9C
Ratio: 8.72:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F4FCFA
100#DDF5F0
200#BAEBE1
300#98E1D2
400#6AD3BF
500#1ABC9C
600#15967D
700#10715E
800#0A4B3E
900#072F27

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #1ABC9C?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(26, 188, 156). The red channel is 26, green is 188, and blue is 156 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #1ABC9C?

The HSL value is hsl(168, 76%, 42%). Hue is 168°, saturation is 76%, and lightness is 42%.

Does #1ABC9C meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #1ABC9C achieves a 2.41:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.72:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #1ABC9C?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #1ABC9C is #BC1A3A.