#319D8F Hex Color
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#319d8f is a muted, cool-toned teal with distinct green undertones. It strikes a balance between professional and approachable, making it a natural choice for wellness apps or healthcare branding. Because it offers high readability with black text, it works effectively for body copy or UI elements. Pair it with charcoal greys to ground its brightness, as using it as a full-page background often feels overwhelming.
Questions about #319d8f
What is #319d8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #319d8f is rgb(49, 157, 143), in HSL hsl(172, 52%, 40%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 9%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #319d8f?
Use deep charcoal or dark slate grays to ground #319d8f, as these neutral pairings maximize its readability in UI designs. For a more vibrant look, consider soft off-whites or warm sand tones to keep the palette grounded and approachable.
Is #319d8f readable on white or black?
#319d8f has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.