#00C49B Hex Color
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With a bright, highly saturated finish, #00c49b is a cool teal with a green undertone and medium-light value. It brings clarity to healthcare, wellness, and technology branding, though its intensity can overwhelm large surfaces. Use this hex code as a 10% accent with navy and warm gray; black text remains highly readable.
Questions about #00c49b
What is #00c49b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00c49b is rgb(0, 196, 155), in HSL hsl(167, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 21%, 23%.
Which colors pair well with #00c49b?
Does #00c49b read as a warm or cool color?
#00c49b reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance leans toward cyan rather than yellow, giving it a crisp, refreshing cast that feels more modern and energetic than earthy or warm. Its high saturation strengthens this lively effect.
Is #00c49b readable on white or black?
#00c49b has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.