#42664E Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green carries a serious, grounded tone that works well as a supporting background. Because it is highly unsaturated, #42664e feels stable rather than energetic. It pairs best with soft whites for high contrast or warm, sandy neutrals to lean into an organic aesthetic. Use this hex code sparingly as a primary shade, as it can feel heavy in large, uninterrupted blocks.
Questions about #42664e
What is #42664e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42664e is rgb(66, 102, 78), in HSL hsl(140, 21%, 33%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 24%, 60%.
What makes #42664e an effective background choice?
Because #42664e is highly unsaturated, it provides a stable and serious foundation that does not overwhelm the eye. It works exceptionally well in layouts where you need to guide focus toward text or imagery without competing for attention.
Is #42664e readable on white or black?
#42664e has a 6.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.