#004E42 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty teal carries a moody and sophisticated weight. Because #004e42 is heavily unsaturated and cool, it serves as a grounded base for branding or tech-focused UI designs rather than a bright accent. It reads clearly against white text with high contrast, but works best when paired with warm creams or soft golds to avoid feeling too gloomy. The hex code for this shade is #004e42.
Questions about #004e42
What is #004e42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004e42 is rgb(0, 78, 66), in HSL hsl(171, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 15%, 69%.
What colors complement #004e42 effectively?
Warm neutrals like cream or soft golds provide a necessary balance to the cool, moody weight of #004e42. Avoid pairing it with stark, primary colors, as they can overwhelm the subtle, dusty character that defines this specific teal shade.
Is #004e42 appropriate for text?
Yes, #004e42 serves as an excellent alternative to standard black or charcoal for body text because it offers high readability against light backgrounds. Its dark, saturated nature ensures that it maintains a strong visual hierarchy while adding a refined, modern touch to interface typography.
Is #004e42 readable on white or black?
#004e42 has a 9.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.