What color is #1DCD8D?

#1DCD8D is a medium, vivid teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(29, 205, 141), and in HSL hsl(158, 75%, 46%).

Is #1DCD8D accessible as text?

On white, #1DCD8D has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.17:1 (passes). For text placed on #1DCD8D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #1DCD8D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #1DCD8D?

#1DCD8D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CD1D5E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #1DCD8D below.

Is #1DCD8D good for buttons?

#1DCD8D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #1DCD8D — white text only reaches 2.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #1DCD8D the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #1DCD8D is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#1DCD8D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #1DCD8D

Not just a swatch — here's how #1DCD8D works with other colors. Named schemes with #1DCD8D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #1DCD8D Secondary #496C3E Accent #AB6D00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Emerald Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #1DCD8D Accent #A7C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3648

Emerald Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #1DCD8D Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Emerald Green keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #1DCD8D Secondary #AB6D00 Accent #667C4E Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Emerald Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #1DCD8D Secondary #BBE8CF Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Emerald Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Emerald Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #1DCD8D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 33/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 56/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 31/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 62/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 67/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #1DCD8D

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People also use #1DCD8D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D5F2E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #1DCDC7 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #1DCD8D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #1DCD8D;
  --color-base-rgb: 29 205 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.161 161.3);
  --color-50: #F1FEF9;
  --color-100: #DAFBEF;
  --color-200: #B8F5DE;
  --color-300: #87E8C5;
  --color-400: #5BD7AA;
  --color-500: #38BC8C;
  --color-600: #32906D;
  --color-700: #29664F;
  --color-800: #1E4235;
  --color-900: #142921;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  emerald-green: {
    50: '#F1FEF9',
    100: '#DAFBEF',
    200: '#B8F5DE',
    300: '#87E8C5',
    400: '#5BD7AA',
    500: '#38BC8C',
    600: '#32906D',
    700: '#29664F',
    800: '#1E4235',
    900: '#142921',
  },
}

$base: #1DCD8D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F1FEF9;
$base-100: #DAFBEF;
$base-200: #B8F5DE;
$base-300: #87E8C5;
$base-400: #5BD7AA;
$base-500: #38BC8C;
$base-600: #32906D;
$base-700: #29664F;
$base-800: #1E4235;
$base-900: #142921;
$base-hover: #17A471;
$base-subtle: #BEEDDC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#1DCD8D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F1FEF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DAFBEF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#B8F5DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#87E8C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#5BD7AA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#38BC8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#32906D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#29664F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#1E4235",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#142921",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #1DCD8D

Color Lab

Pairs with #1DCD8D

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