#004F4B Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated teal functions best as a dominant base for sophisticated, moody interfaces. The color feels cool and grounded, avoiding the brightness of standard teals. Use it alongside crisp white text for excellent readability, as the contrast ratio is strong. Because of its dusty character, #004f4b creates a professional, serious atmosphere in tech or wellness branding. The hex code for this color is #004f4b.
Questions about #004f4b
What is #004f4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004f4b is rgb(0, 79, 75), in HSL hsl(177, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 5%, 69%.
Which color palettes work best with #004f4b?
#004f4b functions beautifully with neutral tones like soft cream or warm gray to balance its coolness. For a bolder, high-contrast look, pair it with bright accents like mustard yellow or coral, which pop against its muted, dark base.
Is #004f4b readable on white or black?
#004f4b has a 9.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.