#4AC0B0 Hex Color

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This cool, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between blue and green. With its moderate lightness, #4ac0b0 works well as a background for clean, modern interfaces or soft branding. It offers enough contrast to support black text for readability. Try pairing this shade with charcoal grays or warm sandy tones to keep the palette grounded, as it can appear washed out if placed directly against bright white.

Questions about #4ac0b0

What is #4ac0b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4ac0b0 is rgb(74, 192, 176), in HSL hsl(172, 48%, 52%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 8%, 25%.
What colors pair well with the #4ac0b0 teal?
#4ac0b0 pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep slate grays to maintain a professional, grounded look. For a warmer, organic feel, try accents of sand or soft beige, which help prevent the teal from appearing too washed out against bright white backgrounds.
Is #4ac0b0 readable on white or black?
#4ac0b0 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.