#42493C Hex Color
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Think of wet forest moss after dark. #42493c is a dark, muted lime that leans almost grey, giving it a gloomy, understated feel. Its low lightness makes it a solid background for large type, and it reads quietly natural in moody or nature-driven designs. White text passes WCAG AA against this hex code with plenty of contrast to spare.
Questions about #42493c
What is #42493c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42493c is rgb(66, 73, 60), in HSL hsl(92, 10%, 26%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 18%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #42493c?
#42493c pairs well with warm, muted accents like terracotta or dusty mustard, which offset its grey-green cast. For a darker palette, layer it with near-black greens.
Is #42493c readable on white or black?
#42493c has a 9.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.