#005048 Hex Color
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This dark, moody teal carries a sense of serious depth and sophistication. Because of its dusty, cool undertones, #005048 works well as a grounding background color for wellness brands or tech interfaces needing a calmer aesthetic. The hex code #005048 provides enough contrast for readable text while maintaining an air of professional mystery in darker, more intentional design layouts.
Questions about #005048
What is #005048 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005048 is rgb(0, 80, 72), in HSL hsl(174, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 10%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #005048?
This deep teal functions beautifully with soft, warm neutrals like cream or beige, which balance its cool, moody intensity. For a more modern, high-contrast look, pair it with muted corals or soft gold accents to make the green undertones pop.
Is #005048 readable on white or black?
#005048 has a 9.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.