#4AA197 Hex Color
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As a hex code, #4aa197 gives designers an unsaturated, cool teal with a muted blue-green cast and medium-light value. Its restrained saturation creates a clear, balanced feel suited to wellness, healthcare, technology, and hospitality. Use it as a supporting tone or broad UI surface. Black text stays highly readable, while terracotta accents keep the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #4aa197
What is #4aa197 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4aa197 is rgb(74, 161, 151), in HSL hsl(173, 37%, 46%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 6%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #4aa197?
#4aa197 pairs well with charcoal and terracotta because its cool, muted blue-green base gains contrast from dark neutrals, while earthy accents add warmth and keep layouts grounded. Use charcoal for structure and terracotta for small highlights.
Is #4aa197 readable on white or black?
#4aa197 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.