NCS S 1060-B30G Teal

#1888A0

NCS color

NCS S 1060-B30G (#1888A0) is a deep, saturated NCS teal with blue-dominant notation and high chromaticness. This bold teal sits at the intersection of ocean blue and jungle green, conveying depth and sophistication. Technology and financial brands use deep teals to signal trustworthiness combined with innovation; it's also a favored jewel tone in fashion.

Color Values

HEX

#1888A0

RGB

24, 136, 160

HSL

190.6, 73.9%, 36.1%

HSV

190.6, 85.0%, 62.7%

CMYK

85.0%, 15.0%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.5798 0.0983 217.0

Properties

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #1888A0;
color: #1888A0;
border-color: #1888A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 600 #0891B2

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.07:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #1888A0?

RGB(24, 136, 160) · HSL(190.6, 73.9%, 36.1%) · CMYK(85.0%, 15.0%, 0.0%, 37.3%)

Does #1888A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #1888A0?

Use 000000 text on a #1888A0 background; contrast on black is 5.07:1.