#4F8D80 Hex Color
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Reach for #4f8d80 when a design needs teal that stays calm instead of loud. This dusty, gray-leaning shade sits mid-dark on the scale, which makes it a dependable background for healthcare, wellness, and communication brands. It reads clearly behind black text at about 5.5:1 contrast, and its low saturation flatters warm accents like terracotta. The hex code for this muted teal is #4f8d80.
Questions about #4f8d80
What is #4f8d80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f8d80 is rgb(79, 141, 128), in HSL hsl(167, 28%, 43%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 9%, 45%.
Is #4f8d80 a warm or cool color?
#4f8d80 sits on the cool side, thanks to its blue-green undertone and low saturation. The heavy gray content keeps it from feeling icy, so it reads more reserved than crisp.
What colors pair well with #4f8d80?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and sandy beige balance its cool cast, while deep plum adds richness without clashing. Black text also passes AA on it at roughly 5.5:1 contrast.
Is #4f8d80 readable on white or black?
#4f8d80 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.