#45AEA8 Hex Color
A balanced teal with professional clarity
This unsaturated teal bridges the gap between cool cyan and muted blue. Because #45aea8 maintains high contrast against black text, it functions well as a primary interface element or a clean call-to-action button. It offers a balanced, professional clarity that suits wellness and tech branding. Avoid pairing it with overly vibrant neons, as it shines best when grounded by charcoal or soft warm grays.
Questions about #45aea8
What is #45aea8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #45aea8 is rgb(69, 174, 168), in HSL hsl(177, 43%, 48%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 3%, 32%.
Which neutral tones best ground the #45aea8 teal color?
This color shines brightest when paired with charcoal or warm, desaturated grays, which help emphasize its sophisticated, muted undertones. Avoid combining it with overly vibrant, neon hues, as these can clash with the balanced and professional clarity of the primary shade.
Is #45aea8 readable on white or black?
#45aea8 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.