#4B8C74 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #4b8c74 is an ashy teal with a softened green undertone and medium depth. Its low saturation gives layouts a composed, trustworthy feel without the chill of a blue-heavy teal. The hex code works well as a supporting color in wellness, healthcare, and technology palettes. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, suitable for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #4b8c74
What is #4b8c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b8c74 is rgb(75, 140, 116), in HSL hsl(158, 30%, 42%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 17%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #4b8c74 in a palette?
#4b8c74 pairs well with charcoal text, soft cream backgrounds, and muted terracotta accents because its cool, gray-green base gains warmth and definition in balanced layouts without becoming busy or harsh.
Is #4b8c74 readable on white or black?
#4b8c74 has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.