#04A484 Hex Color
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With its cool teal cast and moderate saturation, #04a484 feels clear, steady, and refreshing without becoming loud. The hex code #04a484 suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding, especially as a supporting color beside warm ivory or deep charcoal. Use black text over it for readable body copy, while reserving it as a focused accent in dense interfaces.
Questions about #04a484
What is #04a484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04a484 is rgb(4, 164, 132), in HSL hsl(168, 95%, 33%) and in CMYK 98%, 0%, 20%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #04a484?
Warm ivory and deep charcoal pair well with #04a484, balancing its cool teal cast with softness and depth, while muted terracotta or burgundy add restrained warmth without competing with the teal.
Is #04a484 a warm or cool color?
#04a484 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance leans fresh rather than yellow or earthy. Its moderate saturation gives interfaces and branding a clear, steady, refreshing mood without the intensity of brighter turquoise.
Is #04a484 readable on white or black?
#04a484 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.64:1 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.