#479D86 Hex Color
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This unsaturated teal holds a muted, cool character that feels balanced and approachable. Because of its clarity and professional tone, #479d86 works effectively for clean UI backgrounds or tech-forward branding. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays or soft, warm sand tones to ground the palette. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, it remains a practical choice for readable interface elements.
Questions about #479d86
What is #479d86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #479d86 is rgb(71, 157, 134), in HSL hsl(164, 38%, 45%) and in CMYK 55%, 0%, 15%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #479d86?
#479d86 acts as a stable neutral, pairing best with charcoal or deep slate grays for a high-contrast text interface. For warmer palettes, you can ground this teal with soft sandy beiges or muted terracotta tones to provide a balance against its cool, clinical undertones.
Is #479d86 readable on white or black?
#479d86 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 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.