#1B8481

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #1B8481?

RGB(27, 132, 129), HSL(178.3, 66.0%, 31.2%), CMYK(79.5%, 0.0%, 2.3%, 48.2%).

Q: Does #1B8481 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.5:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#1B8481 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 27, 132, 129, in HSL 178.3°, 66.0%, 31.2%, and in CMYK 79.5%, 0.0%, 2.3%, 48.2%. The nearest named color is teal.

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Color Values

HEX

#1B8481

RGB

27, 132, 129

HSL

178.3, 66.0%, 31.2%

HSV

178.3, 79.5%, 51.8%

CMYK

79.5%, 0.0%, 2.3%, 48.2%

OKLCH

0.5573 0.0893 191.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: teal

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.