#438A74 Hex Color
Muted teal with composed clarity
#438a74 is a muted, cool teal with a green undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation gives it a composed, trustworthy feel, suited to wellness, healthcare, communication, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color or solid UI surface, with black text for about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #438a74.
Questions about #438a74
What is #438a74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #438a74 is rgb(67, 138, 116), in HSL hsl(161, 35%, 40%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 16%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #438a74 in a design palette?
In a palette, #438a74 pairs well with black text, warm off-white surfaces, and restrained terracotta accents, which add warmth without overpowering its cool green undertone in a grounded, modern interface or brand system. Keep terracotta limited to calls to action or small highlights.
Is #438a74 readable on white or black?
#438a74 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.