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#1B9827 color code is #1B9827. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1b9827.

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#1B9827 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1B9827 is 0.2284. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.77:1 against white and 5.57:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1B9827 on white3.77:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#1B9827 on black5.57:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #1B98273.77:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #1B98275.57:1AA

#1B9827 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1B9827?+
The hex code for #1B9827 is #1B9827. In RGB it's rgb(27, 152, 39), and in HSL it's hsl(126, 70%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #1B9827?+
#1B9827 in RGB is (27, 152, 39). Written in CSS: rgb(27, 152, 39).
What is the CMYK value of #1B9827?+
#1B9827 converts to CMYK(82%, 0%, 74%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1B9827.
Is #1b9827 a warm or cool color?+
#1B9827 (#1B9827) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 126° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1b9827 belong to?+
#1B9827 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 126°, 70%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #1b9827 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1B9827 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.77:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1b9827?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1B9827 (#1B9827) is 7739 C Vivid Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1B9827 in design

Practical guidance for using #1b9827 (#1B9827) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#1B9827 (#1B9827) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1B9827 (#1B9827) 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

#1B9827 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

#1B9827 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.