#4B9078 Hex Color
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#4b9078 is a muted, cool teal with gray-green undertones and medium depth. Its dusty, unsaturated finish feels composed and refreshing, making it useful for wellness, healthcare, and communication branding. Pair it with warm ivory or soft peach as a supporting tone. Black text provides about 5.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #4b9078.
Questions about #4b9078
What is #4b9078 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b9078 is rgb(75, 144, 120), in HSL hsl(159, 32%, 43%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 17%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #4b9078?
#4b9078 pairs well with warm ivory, soft peach, muted sand, and deep charcoal, balancing its cool gray-green undertone without competing with its restrained, dusty character in interfaces, packaging, and brand palettes.
Does #4b9078 look warm or cool?
#4b9078 reads as a cool, composed teal because its green base is softened by gray, giving it a muted, refreshing feel rather than a bright tropical one for visual systems that need quiet energy.
Is #4b9078 readable on white or black?
#4b9078 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.55:1 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.