#1CA9BD Color Meaning and Information

#1CA9BD Color Information

#1CA9BD RGB value is (28, 169, 189). The hex color red value is 28, green is 169, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 187°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 85 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

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#1CA9BD Color Meaning

Color #1CA9BD signifies open communication, fluid clarity, and refreshing expansiveness. #1CA9BD vibrant cyan blue mirrors tropical shallow waters. Color #1CA9BD suggests transparency, mental flow, and invigorating coolness. Psychologically, #1CA9BD stimulates clear thinking and verbal expression while calming nervous energy. Color #1CA9BD bridges emotional and intellectual realms. #1CA9BD culturally references oceanic exploration, poolside leisure, and digital interfaces that prioritize user-friendly communication. Symbolically, color #1CA9BD represents trustworthiness in dialogue, the flow of information, and a welcoming demeanor. Spiritually, #1CA9BD links to the throat chakra, facilitating truthful expression and clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #1CA9BD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#1CA9BD

RGB

rgb(28, 169, 189)

HSL

hsl(187°, 74%, 43%)

CMYK

cmyk(85%, 11%, 0%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(187°, 85%, 74%)

XYZ

23.8522 32.2969 53.1209

Yxy

32.2969 0.2183 0.2956

Hunter Lab

56.8304 -3.6166 -3.0077

CIE-Lab

63.5875 -27.6705 -20.2262

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red28 / 255 (11%)

11%

Green169 / 255 (66%)

66%

Blue189 / 255 (74%)

74%

CMYK Values

Cyan85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Magenta11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

#1CA9BD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#1CA9BD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #1CA9BD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#1CA9BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.82:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.82:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.82:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1CA9BD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#1CA9BD

protanopia

#595ab8

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1CA9BD;

Text Color

color: #1CA9BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1CA9BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1CA9BD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1CA9BD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1CA9BD 0%, #116772 100%);

Related Colors

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