#458E78 Hex Color
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#458e78 is a muted, medium teal with cool green undertones and restrained saturation. Its moderate lightness gives interfaces a composed, refreshing feel without the sharpness of brighter teal. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI accent in healthcare, wellness, and technology. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #458e78
What is #458e78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #458e78 is rgb(69, 142, 120), in HSL hsl(162, 35%, 41%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 15%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #458e78?
The #458e78 hex color pairs well with warm terracotta, cream, and charcoal because their warmer or darker values give this muted teal clearer definition in branding, presentation graphics, and interface accents. Use terracotta sparingly for emphasis.
Is #458e78 readable on white or black?
#458e78 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.