#425B3B Hex Color
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Darker than sage and grayer than forest green, #425b3b is a muted green with an ashy, earthy cast. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a lead accent. Pair it with warm ochre or dusty rose to keep it from turning muddy, or use it as a background, since white text reads at about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #425b3b
What is #425b3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #425b3b is rgb(66, 91, 59), in HSL hsl(107, 21%, 29%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 35%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #425b3b?
Warm ochre, dusty rose, and terracotta lift its muted base without overpowering it. Bright reds tend to clash with its ashy green cast, so keep them out of the palette.
Is #425b3b readable on white or black?
#425b3b has a 7.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.