#4DAEA1 Hex Color
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Not the bright turquoise you might expect from teal, #4daea1 is a muted, cool shade with gray undertones. That low saturation keeps it composed, which suits wellness branding and healthcare interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone at 30% of a palette rather than a dominant base, and black text passes AA on it with ease at 7.9:1. The hex code flatters warm coral and soft sand accents.
Questions about #4daea1
What is #4daea1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4daea1 is rgb(77, 174, 161), in HSL hsl(172, 39%, 49%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 7%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #4daea1?
Warm coral and soft sand make #4daea1 feel friendly, while deep navy gives it a more technical, polished edge. Skip bright greens, since they clash with its muted undertones and read muddy.
Is #4daea1 readable on white or black?
#4daea1 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.88:1 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.