#146049 Hex Color
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Deep and muted, hex code #146049 is a cool, dark teal with strong forest green undertones. It creates a stable, professional backdrop for wellness or technology interfaces. Because white text creates a 7.5:1 contrast ratio against it, you can safely use this shade for full-screen UI backgrounds. Pair it with warm copper or sand accents to balance its serious, reserved character.
Questions about #146049
What is #146049 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #146049 is rgb(20, 96, 73), in HSL hsl(162, 66%, 23%) and in CMYK 79%, 0%, 24%, 62%.
Is #146049 a good choice for text-heavy UI backgrounds?
#146049 functions effectively as a background color for white text because it maintains a high 7.5:1 contrast ratio. This makes it a reliable choice for full-screen UI backgrounds where readability and professionalism are your primary design goals.
Which colors pair well with the deep teal of #146049?
Is #146049 readable on white or black?
#146049 has a 7.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.