#45A29E Hex Color

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#45a29e is a cool, muted teal with distinct green undertones. It offers excellent readability, making it a functional choice for UI elements and interface backgrounds. Since black text provides a high 6.9:1 contrast ratio against this shade, it exceeds WCAG AA standards for small body text. The hex code for this versatile cyan variant is #45a29e.

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What is #45a29e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #45a29e is rgb(69, 162, 158), in HSL hsl(177, 40%, 45%) and in CMYK 57%, 0%, 2%, 36%.

What colors pair best with the #45a29e teal?

This shade works effectively with neutral grays for a corporate look or paired with mustard yellow for a high-contrast, modern accent. It also creates a cohesive, nature-inspired palette when combined with muted earth tones like sand or deep brown.

Is #45a29e readable on white or black?

#45a29e has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.91:1 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.

#45A29E Hex Color

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