#004E57 Hex Color
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#004e57 is a dim, desaturated teal that leans into darker, cooler territory. Because it possesses significant depth, it works best as a moody background color for tech interfaces or digital branding. Pair it with soft cream or warm white text to maintain high readability. Since this hex code provides a solid anchor, use it to ground your design while letting lighter accent colors pop.
Questions about #004e57
What is #004e57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004e57 is rgb(0, 78, 87), in HSL hsl(186, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 100%, 10%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #004e57?
This deep teal pairs best with soft cream or warm off-white tones to maintain high readability against its dark, saturated base. For a bolder look, consider adding bright accents like mustard or coral to create a striking, high-contrast visual balance.
Is #004e57 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
While #004e57 offers excellent depth for backgrounds, it is usually too dark to be used as a primary text color unless placed on a very light background. It functions most effectively as a structural anchor for buttons or as a moody, immersive section backdrop.
Is #004e57 readable on white or black?
#004e57 has a 9.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.