#004E5A Hex Color
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A dark, muted teal with heavy cyan undertones, #004e5a reads professional and grounded. Its low saturation keeps it from appearing too bright, making it an excellent base color for technology interfaces or moody brand identities. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it works well for both backgrounds and large typography. Pair it with soft, warm metallics to balance its inherent coolness.
Questions about #004e5a
What is #004e5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004e5a is rgb(0, 78, 90), in HSL hsl(188, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 100%, 13%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #004e5a for a balanced design?
Is #004e5a readable on white or black?
#004e5a has a 9.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.23:1 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.