#004C4D Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated teal carries a moody and serious weight, making it a strong choice for professional interfaces or atmospheric branding. Because it is quite dim, the hex code #004c4d performs best as a dominant background or a solid foundation for layouts. It pairs effectively with crisp white text, which remains highly readable against this deep, cool shade.
Questions about #004c4d
What is #004c4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004c4d is rgb(0, 76, 77), in HSL hsl(181, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 100%, 1%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #004c4d for UI design?
This deep teal functions best alongside crisp, high-contrast neutrals like off-white or soft cream for text legibility. To create a balanced interface, incorporate subtle cool gray accents or muted gold for buttons to complement the dark, serious undertones of the shade.
Is #004c4d considered a cool or warm color?
This hex color is definitively cool, rooted in its strong blue and green base tones that create a calm, professional atmosphere. It lacks the yellow undertones found in warmer teals, making it behave similarly to a deep navy but with an added, subtle earthy character.
Is #004c4d readable on white or black?
#004c4d has a 9.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.