#004F41 Hex Color
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#004f41 is a dim, unsaturated teal with a murky green character that feels grounded and serious. This cool, dark tone works best as a primary background for moody or sophisticated UI designs rather than for small text. It pairs well with crisp, high-contrast whites for legibility. If you need a stable base for tech or wellness branding, the hex code for this color is #004f41.
Questions about #004f41
What is #004f41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004f41 is rgb(0, 79, 65), in HSL hsl(169, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 18%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #004f41 for UI design?
Pair #004f41 with crisp, high-contrast whites to ensure text legibility against its dark, murky depth. For secondary accents, it complements cream or warm beige tones quite well, which soften the overall look while maintaining a professional, stable atmosphere.
Is #004f41 readable on white or black?
#004f41 has a 9.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.19:1 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.