#45A08E Hex Color
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#45a08e is a muted, cool-toned teal that avoids harsh brightness. It serves well as a primary interface color because it remains highly readable with black text, boasting a 6.7:1 contrast ratio. Designers often select this shade for wellness apps or tech branding to project a stable, professional tone. Try pairing it with soft terracotta or warm charcoal for a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about #45a08e
What is #45a08e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #45a08e is rgb(69, 160, 142), in HSL hsl(168, 40%, 45%) and in CMYK 57%, 0%, 11%, 37%.
What colors work best with #45a08e?
Because #45a08e possesses a stable, muted quality, it pairs exceptionally well with terracotta for a warm, earthy contrast or deep charcoal to maintain a modern, professional look in text-heavy interface designs.
Is #45a08e readable on white or black?
#45a08e has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.