#04BFAD Hex Color
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The #04bfad hex code creates a cool, highly saturated teal with a medium-dark value and a clean green undertone. Its crisp appearance suggests clarity and calm, making it useful for wellness, healthcare, technology, and spring branding. Pair it with warm cream or charcoal, while black text remains highly legible at about 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #04bfad
What is #04bfad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04bfad is rgb(4, 191, 173), in HSL hsl(174, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 98%, 0%, 9%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #04bfad?
Is #04bfad warm or cool?
#04bfad reads as a cool teal because its blue-green balance and clean green undertone create a crisp, refreshing appearance instead of the earthy warmth associated with yellow-green shades.
Where can #04bfad work well?
#04bfad works well for wellness and healthcare accents, technology interfaces, and spring campaigns where a clean, energetic teal can signal clarity without the heaviness of a dark blue or green.
Is #04bfad readable on white or black?
#04bfad has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.