#42603F Hex Color

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#42603f is a dark, muted green with gray, earthy undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, shaded appearance suggests seriousness and stability, making it effective for sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and natural brands. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background with warm cream and muted copper. The hex code #42603f supports clear white text at about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #42603f

What is #42603f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42603f is rgb(66, 96, 63), in HSL hsl(115, 21%, 31%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 34%, 62%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Does white text work well on #42603f?
White text on #42603f has about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA and AAA requirements for normal text and providing strong readability for buttons, labels, navigation, and moody background sections.
What colors pair well with #42603f?
Warm cream and muted copper pair well with #42603f, adding lightness and restrained warmth while preserving its earthy, serious character; use the lighter tone for spacious backgrounds and the warmer one for small accents or calls to action.
Does #42603f feel warm or cool?
#42603f reads as a muted, neutral-to-cool green because its green base is softened by gray; low saturation gives it a serious, stable character, while warm neutrals can make the shade feel more welcoming in layouts.
Is #42603f readable on white or black?
#42603f has a 7.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.