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#1AB3C1 color code is #1AB3C1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1ab3c1.

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#1AB3C1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1AB3C1 is 0.3631. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.54:1 against white and 8.26:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1AB3C1 on white2.54:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#1AB3C1 on black8.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #1AB3C12.54:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #1AB3C18.26:1AAA

#1AB3C1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1AB3C1?+
The hex code for #1AB3C1 is #1AB3C1. In RGB it's rgb(26, 179, 193), and in HSL it's hsl(185, 76%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #1AB3C1?+
#1AB3C1 in RGB is (26, 179, 193). Written in CSS: rgb(26, 179, 193).
What is the CMYK value of #1AB3C1?+
#1AB3C1 converts to CMYK(87%, 7%, 0%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1AB3C1.
Is #1ab3c1 a warm or cool color?+
#1AB3C1 (#1AB3C1) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 185° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1ab3c1 belong to?+
#1AB3C1 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 185°, 76%, 43% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #1ab3c1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1AB3C1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.54:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1ab3c1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1AB3C1 (#1AB3C1) is 3256 C Deep Cyan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1AB3C1 in design

Practical guidance for using #1ab3c1 (#1AB3C1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#1AB3C1 (#1AB3C1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1AB3C1 (#1AB3C1) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. 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

#1AB3C1 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

#1AB3C1 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.