#4F7C76 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated teal carries a matte finish that reads as cool and serious. It works well as a UI background for wellness or tech projects, especially since white text hits a solid 4.7:1 contrast ratio against it. The hex code #4f7c76 feels more grounded when paired with warm, earthy terracotta or light cream accents to balance its ashy undertones.
Questions about #4f7c76
What is #4f7c76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f7c76 is rgb(79, 124, 118), in HSL hsl(172, 22%, 40%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 5%, 51%.
Which colors pair effectively with #4f7c76?
Because #4f7c76 has strong ashy undertones, it works best alongside warm, earthy neutrals to create a balanced contrast. You will find that pairing this teal with terracotta or soft cream provides the most visual harmony for your layouts.
Is #4f7c76 readable on white or black?
#4f7c76 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.