#04F4BC Hex Color
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#04f4bc is a bright, highly saturated teal with a cool green undertone and a sparkling, neon finish. Its clarity and refreshing energy suit wellness, healthcare, technology, and communication branding. Use it as a small accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #04f4bc gives black text about a 14.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #04f4bc
What is #04f4bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04f4bc is rgb(4, 244, 188), in HSL hsl(166, 97%, 49%) and in CMYK 98%, 0%, 23%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #04f4bc?
#04f4bc pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm off-white because those quieter tones give its intense cool brightness structure without competing for attention in a UI or brand palette system. Use charcoal or navy for typography, then reserve this teal for buttons, icons, or small branded accents.
Is #04f4bc better as an accent or background?
#04f4bc works best as an accent or focused surface because its high saturation draws attention quickly and can fatigue the eye across large areas in dense digital layouts and long reading views. Dark neutrals help contain its intensity in navigation highlights, calls to action, status indicators, and selected states.
Is #04f4bc readable on white or black?
#04f4bc has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.67:1 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.