#448A73 Hex Color
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#448a73 is a muted teal that leans cool and grounded rather than bright. Its low saturation gives it a steady, professional feel, which suits wellness branding and calm UI backgrounds. Black text stays readable on it at about 5.1:1 contrast, so it passes AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand to bring out its depth.
Questions about #448a73
What is #448a73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #448a73 is rgb(68, 138, 115), in HSL hsl(160, 34%, 40%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 17%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #448a73?
Warm earth tones like terracotta, sand, and soft cream pair best with #448a73 because their warmth offsets its cool, muted cast. For neutral layouts, charcoal text or cream backgrounds keep it from feeling flat.
Is #448a73 readable on white or black?
#448a73 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.