#42524E Hex Color
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#42524e is a dark, muted teal with strong gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, grounded feel, while subtle green adds depth. Use it as a dominant background for moody branding, wellness, or technology layouts. The hex code #42524e supports clear white body text with about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #42524e
What is #42524e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42524e is rgb(66, 82, 78), in HSL hsl(165, 11%, 29%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 5%, 68%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #42524e?
Pair #42524e with warm terracotta, soft cream, or muted gold to balance its cool, gray-green depth; use lighter neutrals for contrast and reserve brighter accents for small details and calls to action.
Is #42524e warm or cool?
#42524e reads as a cool, muted teal because its green hue is softened by strong gray undertones; the low saturation keeps it restrained rather than vivid, making it feel calm, serious, and grounded in layouts.
Is #42524e readable on white or black?
#42524e has a 8.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.