#4DA699 Hex Color
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This muted teal balances blue and green, offering a professional, cool tone that feels approachable. The hex code #4da699 works best as a secondary accent rather than a full background color, where its desaturated nature might feel flat. It pairs well with charcoal grays or soft creams, making it a reliable choice for tech or healthcare interfaces requiring high readability for black text.
Questions about #4da699
What is #4da699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4da699 is rgb(77, 166, 153), in HSL hsl(171, 37%, 48%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 8%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #4da699 for interface design?
Because #4da699 is a desaturated teal, it works effectively with neutral bases like deep charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain contrast. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing it with muted terracotta or warm sand tones to create a balanced, modern visual hierarchy.
Is #4da699 suitable for text on a white background?
#4da699 often falls short of strict WCAG contrast requirements when used as text against a standard white background. It is better utilized as a background element, icon, or accent color while reserving darker tones for readability-critical typography and body content.
Is #4da699 readable on white or black?
#4da699 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.23:1 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.