#4A9579 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool teal lands between green and blue with a muted, professional presence. It works well as a supporting tone in healthcare or tech interfaces, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible. The hex code #4a9579 avoids being overly bright, making it a reliable choice for secondary branding elements or subtle backgrounds where you need a calm, balanced visual foundation.
Questions about #4a9579
What is #4a9579 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a9579 is rgb(74, 149, 121), in HSL hsl(158, 34%, 44%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 19%, 42%.
Is #4a9579 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #4a9579 provides sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds to meet basic legibility requirements for UI elements. However, for smaller body text, you should ensure your font weight is medium or bold to maintain optimal readability for all users.
What colors pair well with #4a9579?
Is #4a9579 readable on white or black?
#4a9579 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 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.