#49A185 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool-toned teal offers a steady, grounded presence for UI design and healthcare branding. Its muted nature keeps interfaces professional rather than distracting. The hex code #49a185 pairs well with warm slate grays or crisp whites. It provides excellent legibility for black text, boasting a 6.7:1 contrast ratio that ensures your body copy remains readable for every user.
Questions about #49a185
What is #49a185 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49a185 is rgb(73, 161, 133), in HSL hsl(161, 38%, 46%) and in CMYK 55%, 0%, 17%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #49a185 for UI design?
#49a185 works exceptionally well when balanced against neutral foundations like charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain a professional look. Because of its muted, cool-toned nature, it avoids appearing too vibrant or distracting on digital screens.
Is #49a185 readable on white or black?
#49a185 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.