#4D9084 Hex Color
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This dusty teal feels cool and restrained, balancing high saturation with a muted gray undertone. Because it sits comfortably in the middle range of lightness, it serves as a grounded accent for UI design rather than a main background. Pair #4d9084 with warm creams to prevent it from reading too cold. The hex code is #4d9084, which offers strong contrast for black text in digital interfaces.
Questions about #4d9084
What is #4d9084 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d9084 is rgb(77, 144, 132), in HSL hsl(169, 30%, 43%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 8%, 44%.
How should I use #4d9084 in user interface design?
Use #4d9084 as a grounded accent color rather than a primary background to maintain visual hierarchy. It provides excellent contrast against black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges in a clean, modern interface.
What color combinations work best with #4d9084?
Pair #4d9084 with creamy white or warm beige to counteract its cool gray undertones and prevent the design from feeling too sterile. You can also ground the look with charcoal for a professional and highly readable finish.
Is #4d9084 readable on white or black?
#4d9084 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.