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#1B9878 color code is #1B9878. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1b9878.

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#1B9878 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1B9878 is 0.2405. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.62:1 against white and 5.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1B9878 on white3.62:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#1B9878 on black5.81:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #1B98783.62:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #1B98785.81:1AA

#1B9878 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1B9878?+
The hex code for #1B9878 is #1B9878. In RGB it's rgb(27, 152, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(165, 70%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #1B9878?+
#1B9878 in RGB is (27, 152, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(27, 152, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #1B9878?+
#1B9878 converts to CMYK(82%, 0%, 21%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1B9878.
Is #1b9878 a warm or cool color?+
#1B9878 (#1B9878) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 165° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1b9878 belong to?+
#1B9878 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 165°, 70%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #1b9878 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1B9878 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.62:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1b9878?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1B9878 (#1B9878) is 4208 C Malachite Gem, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1B9878 in design

Practical guidance for using #1b9878 (#1B9878) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#1B9878 (#1B9878) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1B9878 (#1B9878) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. 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

#1B9878 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

#1B9878 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 #1B9878

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #1b9878 (#1B9878). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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