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#1BB11B color code is #1BB11B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1bb11b.

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#1BB11B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1BB11B is 0.3176. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.86:1 against white and 7.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1BB11B on white2.86:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#1BB11B on black7.35:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #1BB11B2.86:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #1BB11B7.35:1AAA

#1BB11B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1BB11B?+
The hex code for #1BB11B is #1BB11B. In RGB it's rgb(27, 177, 27), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 74%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #1BB11B?+
#1BB11B in RGB is (27, 177, 27). Written in CSS: rgb(27, 177, 27).
What is the CMYK value of #1BB11B?+
#1BB11B converts to CMYK(85%, 0%, 85%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1BB11B.
Is #1bb11b a warm or cool color?+
#1BB11B (#1BB11B) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1bb11b belong to?+
#1BB11B belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 74%, 40% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #1bb11b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1BB11B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.86:1 — 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 #1bb11b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1BB11B (#1BB11B) is 3172 C Deep Emerald, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1BB11B in design

Practical guidance for using #1bb11b (#1BB11B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#1BB11B (#1BB11B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1BB11B (#1BB11B) 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

#1BB11B 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

#1BB11B 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.