#004E61 Hex Color
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#004e61 is a moody, desaturated teal with deep, serious undertones. Its dusty quality makes it an excellent choice for dark UI backgrounds, offering plenty of contrast when paired with white text. Use this hex code as a stable foundation for technical branding or professional interfaces where you need to project depth and authority without appearing too vibrant or distracting.
Questions about #004e61
What is #004e61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004e61 is rgb(0, 78, 97), in HSL hsl(192, 100%, 19%) and in CMYK 100%, 20%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #004e61 in a UI design?
Does #004e61 lean warm or cool?
#004e61 is a distinctly cool, blue-leaning teal that creates a sense of calm authority. Because it is desaturated and dusty, it lacks the aggressive vibrancy of pure cyan, making it easier to use in large, professional interface blocks.
Is #004e61 readable on white or black?
#004e61 has a 9.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.