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#1AA251 color code is #1AA251. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1aa251.

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#1AA251 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1AA251 is 0.2665. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.32:1 against white and 6.33:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1AA251 on white3.32:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#1AA251 on black6.33:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #1AA2513.32:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #1AA2516.33:1AA

#1AA251 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1AA251?+
The hex code for #1AA251 is #1AA251. In RGB it's rgb(26, 162, 81), and in HSL it's hsl(144, 72%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #1AA251?+
#1AA251 in RGB is (26, 162, 81). Written in CSS: rgb(26, 162, 81).
What is the CMYK value of #1AA251?+
#1AA251 converts to CMYK(84%, 0%, 50%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1AA251.
Is #1aa251 a warm or cool color?+
#1AA251 (#1AA251) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 144° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1aa251 belong to?+
#1AA251 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 144°, 72%, 37% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #1aa251 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1AA251 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.32:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1aa251?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1AA251 (#1AA251) is 4207 C Emerald Gem, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1AA251 in design

Practical guidance for using #1aa251 (#1AA251) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#1AA251 (#1AA251) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1AA251 (#1AA251) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#1AA251 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#1AA251 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #1AA251

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #1aa251 (#1AA251). Click through for the full brand color guide.

GitHub#2DA44E · GitHub GreenSpotify#1DB954 · Spotify GreenGoogle#34A853 · Google Green