#049985 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool teal brings a refreshing clarity to UI designs and branding. Because it is highly readable against black text with a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, #049985 serves well for both body text and secondary interface elements. Pair it with soft charcoals rather than pure black to avoid a muddy look. When mixing gray into your palette, this shade acts as a reliable anchor.
Questions about #049985
What is #049985 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #049985 is rgb(4, 153, 133), in HSL hsl(172, 95%, 31%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 13%, 40%.
What neutral tones pair best with #049985?
Use soft charcoal or deep slate grays to anchor #049985 without creating a muddy appearance. Avoiding pure black helps this teal maintain its refreshing, clear quality while ensuring your interface remains grounded and professional.
Is #049985 readable on white or black?
#049985 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.