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#4AB097 color code is #4AB097. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4ab097.

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#4AB097 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4AB097 is 0.3474. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.64:1 against white and 7.95:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4AB097 on white2.64:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#4AB097 on black7.95:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #4AB0972.64:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #4AB0977.95:1AAA

#4AB097 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4AB097?+
The hex code for #4AB097 is #4AB097. In RGB it's rgb(74, 176, 151), and in HSL it's hsl(165, 41%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #4AB097?+
#4AB097 in RGB is (74, 176, 151). Written in CSS: rgb(74, 176, 151).
What is the CMYK value of #4AB097?+
#4AB097 converts to CMYK(58%, 0%, 14%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4AB097.
Is #4ab097 a warm or cool color?+
#4AB097 (#4AB097) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 165° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4ab097 belong to?+
#4AB097 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 165°, 41%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #4ab097 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4AB097 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.64:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4ab097?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4AB097 (#4AB097) is 7472 C Medium Jade, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4AB097 in design

Practical guidance for using #4ab097 (#4AB097) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4AB097 (#4AB097) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4AB097 (#4AB097) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#4AB097 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#4AB097 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.