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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1CB09D — Verdigris
#1CB09D is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 172° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #1CB09D
- f2fdfb
- c9f7f1
- a1f0e6
- 78eadb
- 4fe4d0
- 27ddc5
- 1db8a4
- 169080
- 10675c
- 0a3f38
- 031614
Color schemes using #1CB09D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#1CB09D FAQ
What color is #1CB09D?
#1CB09D is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 172 degrees, 73% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1CB09D?
#1CB09D is rgb(28, 176, 157) in RGB, hsl(172, 73%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(84%, 0%, 11%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1CB09D?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.75:1.
What colors go well with #1CB09D?
Its direct complement is #B01C2F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B01C7A and #B0521C gives you contrast without the vibration.