#004D40 Hex Color
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This deeply muted teal is a serious, cool-toned shade that feels grounded and sophisticated. Because it is highly unsaturated and dark, it functions best as a dominant background or a moody footer element rather than for fine text. Pair #004d40 with soft creams or warm metallic accents to keep the design from feeling too heavy. The hex code for this color is #004d40.
Questions about #004d40
What is #004d40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004d40 is rgb(0, 77, 64), in HSL hsl(170, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 17%, 70%.
How should I use #004d40 in my designs?
This shade is highly saturated and dark, making it an excellent choice for anchor points like footers or secondary background sections. Avoid using it for fine text or small UI elements, as it lacks the contrast needed for high-legibility body copy.
What colors pair well with #004d40?
Is #004d40 readable on white or black?
#004d40 has a 9.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.