#4AB093 Hex Color
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#4ab093 is a muted teal that stays calm without turning cold. The hex code sits at mid lightness with low saturation, so it suits wellness branding, healthcare UI, and soft backgrounds. Black text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with plum or slate rather than warm neutrals.
Questions about #4ab093
What is #4ab093 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4ab093 is rgb(74, 176, 147), in HSL hsl(163, 41%, 49%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 16%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #4ab093?
Plum and slate blue make #4ab093 look richer than warm neutrals like camel do. Black text is the safest pairing: it reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for small body copy. Use #4ab093 as a dominant base or supporting tone, not for fine detail.
Does #4ab093 read warm or cool, and where does it work best?
Cool, but gently so. Its green base and low saturation keep it relaxed rather than icy, which is why healthcare, wellness, and hospitality layouts take to it. Give it large surfaces or UI backgrounds where its calm character can carry the design.
Is #4ab093 readable on white or black?
#4ab093 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.92:1 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.