#426060 Hex Color

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#426060 is a dusty, desaturated cyan that feels grounded and serious. This moody tone works well as a supporting background, though it can turn muddy without brighter accents. With a 6.8:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains excellent readability for small body copy. Designers identify this specific shade by the hex code #426060.

Questions about #426060

What is #426060 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #426060 is rgb(66, 96, 96), in HSL hsl(180, 19%, 32%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 0%, 62%.
What colors work well with #426060 in a design palette?
#426060 pairs effectively with warm neutrals like cream or sand to balance its cool, moody nature. You can also ground it with deep charcoal for high-contrast, professional typography that remains easy to read on screens.
Is #426060 readable on white or black?
#426060 has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.