#1CA9AF Color Meaning and Information

#1CA9AF Color Information

#1CA9AF RGB value is (28, 169, 175). The hex color red value is 28, green is 169, and blue is 175. Its HSL format shows a hue of 182°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 84 percent, 3 percent, 0 percent, 31percent.

#1CA9AF

rgb(28, 169, 175)

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#1CA9AF Color Meaning

color #1CA9AF conveys refreshing calm, revitalizing energy, and balanced clarity. Its green-blue hue evokes shallow waters and lush foliage. Psychologically, Color #1CA9AF promotes relaxation, focus, and emotional rejuvenation. In design, color #1CA9AF is ideal for eco-conscious, coastal, or tranquil palettes, enhancing harmony and visual balance. Symbolically, #1CA9AF represents renewal, serenity, and fluid vitality. Spiritually, color #1CA9AF encourages grounded mindfulness, inner calm, and restorative awareness. Across cultures, #1CA9AF resonates with water symbolism, natural beauty, and peaceful environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #1CA9AF 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

#1CA9AF

RGB

rgb(28, 169, 175)

HSL

hsl(182°, 72%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(84%, 3%, 0%, 31%)

HSV

hsv(182°, 84%, 69%)

XYZ

22.4047 31.7180 45.4988

Yxy

31.7180 0.2249 0.3184

Hunter Lab

56.3187 -4.0539 -1.8199

CIE-Lab

63.1091 -32.1213 -13.1287

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red28 / 255 (11%)

11%

Green169 / 255 (66%)

66%

Blue175 / 255 (69%)

69%

CMYK Values

Cyan84 / 100 (84%)

84%

Magenta3 / 100 (3%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)

31%

Color Variations

#1CA9AF 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

#1CA9AF 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 #1CA9AF 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:#1CA9AF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.86:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.86:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.86:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1CA9AF 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

#1CA9AF

protanopia

#595aae

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1CA9AF;

Text Color

color: #1CA9AF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1CA9AF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1CA9AF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1CA9AF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1CA9AF 0%, #11676a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #1CA9AF in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.