#4C9991 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #4c9991 blends green and blue with a dusty, ashy finish. Its moderate lightness gives interfaces a clear, steady feel, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, and communication brands. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or deep navy. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #4c9991.
Questions about #4c9991
What is #4c9991 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c9991 is rgb(76, 153, 145), in HSL hsl(174, 34%, 45%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 5%, 40%.
Does #4c9991 read as warm or cool?
#4c9991 reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green mix and ashy finish pull it away from warm green, creating a steady, understated look rather than a lively or yellow-leaning green.
Which colors pair well with #4c9991?
Is #4c9991 readable on white or black?
#4c9991 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.