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#1B9853 color code is #1B9853. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1b9853.

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#1B9853 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1B9853 is 0.2331. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.71:1 against white and 5.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1B9853 on white3.71:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#1B9853 on black5.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #1B98533.71:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #1B98535.66:1AA

#1B9853 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1B9853?+
The hex code for #1B9853 is #1B9853. In RGB it's rgb(27, 152, 83), and in HSL it's hsl(147, 70%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #1B9853?+
#1B9853 in RGB is (27, 152, 83). Written in CSS: rgb(27, 152, 83).
What is the CMYK value of #1B9853?+
#1B9853 converts to CMYK(82%, 0%, 45%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1B9853.
Is #1b9853 a warm or cool color?+
#1B9853 (#1B9853) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 147° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1b9853 belong to?+
#1B9853 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 147°, 70%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #1b9853 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1B9853 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.71:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1b9853?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1B9853 (#1B9853) is 4207 C Emerald Gem, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1B9853 in design

Practical guidance for using #1b9853 (#1B9853) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#1B9853 (#1B9853) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1B9853 (#1B9853) 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

#1B9853 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

#1B9853 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 #1B9853

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #1b9853 (#1B9853). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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