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#1CA62C color code is #1CA62C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1ca62c.

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#1CA62C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1CA62C is 0.2770. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.21:1 against white and 6.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1CA62C on white3.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#1CA62C on black6.54:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #1CA62C3.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #1CA62C6.54:1AA

#1CA62C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1CA62C?+
The hex code for #1CA62C is #1CA62C. In RGB it's rgb(28, 166, 44), and in HSL it's hsl(127, 71%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #1CA62C?+
#1CA62C in RGB is (28, 166, 44). Written in CSS: rgb(28, 166, 44).
What is the CMYK value of #1CA62C?+
#1CA62C converts to CMYK(83%, 0%, 73%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1CA62C.
Is #1ca62c a warm or cool color?+
#1CA62C (#1CA62C) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 127° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1ca62c belong to?+
#1CA62C belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 127°, 71%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #1ca62c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1CA62C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.21:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1ca62c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1CA62C (#1CA62C) is 3179 C Deep Jade, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1CA62C in design

Practical guidance for using #1ca62c (#1CA62C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#1CA62C (#1CA62C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1CA62C (#1CA62C) 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

#1CA62C 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

#1CA62C 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.