#448D74 Hex Color
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#448d74 is a muted, cool teal with green undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation brings clarity and calm without feeling clinical, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm ivory or deep navy. The hex code #448d74 supports black body text at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #448d74
What is #448d74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #448d74 is rgb(68, 141, 116), in HSL hsl(159, 35%, 41%) and in CMYK 52%, 0%, 18%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #448d74?
#448d74 pairs well with warm ivory, navy, charcoal, and muted clay tones; ivory keeps the palette light, while darker accents add structure without overpowering its calm green-teal character in branding and interface layouts.
Does #448d74 look warm or cool?
#448d74 reads as a cool teal with green undertones, and its moderate saturation keeps the color calm and clear; it suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and other designs that need color without a clinical or overly bright feel.
Is #448d74 readable on white or black?
#448d74 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.