#046A39 Hex Color
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This muted, dark forest green carries a serious and grounded mood. Because of its low saturation, #046a39 works best as a supporting tone or base rather than a bright accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, earthy terracottas or soft creams. While white text is readable against it, test the contrast carefully for UI applications to ensure the hex code remains legible.
Questions about #046a39
What is #046a39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #046a39 is rgb(4, 106, 57), in HSL hsl(151, 93%, 22%) and in CMYK 96%, 0%, 46%, 58%.
How should I use #046a39 in a color palette?
#046a39 functions best as a grounding neutral or background tone rather than a high-impact accent. Because of its muted character, it creates a sophisticated balance when paired with warm terracotta or soft, creamy off-whites that prevent the design from feeling too clinical.
Is #046a39 readable on white or black?
#046a39 has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.