#46897E Hex Color
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With its dusty, desaturated character, #46897e brings a cool and grounded mood to digital interfaces. This teal sits perfectly in healthcare or wellness branding, where a calming presence is essential. Use it as a supporting tone alongside warm terracotta accents to create a balanced, modern palette. Because this hex code maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable even when paired with small black text.
Questions about #46897e
What is #46897e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46897e is rgb(70, 137, 126), in HSL hsl(170, 32%, 41%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 8%, 46%.
How do I create a balanced palette with #46897e?
Because #46897e is a desaturated teal, it works best when paired with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft creams to provide visual contrast. Using this balance keeps the design grounded while preventing the interface from feeling too cool or clinical.
Is #46897e readable on white or black?
#46897e has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.