#49ABA1 Hex Color
A stable and muted unsaturated teal
This unsaturated teal has a cool, muted character that feels stable and professional. Because it maintains strong legibility against black text, #49aba1 works well as a primary background color for modern healthcare and wellness interfaces. It pairs effectively with warm, desaturated greys to soften its clinical edge. The hex code for this shade is #49aba1, offering a balanced, reliable option for structured digital layouts.
Questions about #49aba1
What is #49aba1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49aba1 is rgb(73, 171, 161), in HSL hsl(174, 40%, 48%) and in CMYK 57%, 0%, 6%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #49aba1 in a design?
This unsaturated teal works best when balanced against warm, desaturated neutrals like warm gray or soft beige to temper its cool, clinical nature. For a stronger professional contrast, pair it with deep, dark charcoal for text to ensure maximum readability.
Is #49aba1 readable on white or black?
#49aba1 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.62:1 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.