#046A80 Hex Color
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This cool, desaturated teal leans into dark and moody territory. Because it sits at a lower saturation, it functions best as a dominant base color for tech or aerospace interfaces rather than a bright accent. The hex code #046a80 offers enough contrast for white text, which ensures readability. If you struggle with the undertones, learning what colors make gray helps you balance this specific shade.
Questions about #046a80
What is #046a80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #046a80 is rgb(4, 106, 128), in HSL hsl(191, 94%, 26%) and in CMYK 97%, 17%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #046a80?
Is #046a80 readable on white or black?
#046a80 has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.