#427746 Hex Color
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Not a bright spring green, this muted forest shade carries a gray cast that keeps it calm and steady. The hex code #427746 suits sustainability branding, finance, and garden packaging, and it works as a dominant base paired with cream or soft gold. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.3:1.
Questions about #427746
What is #427746 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #427746 is rgb(66, 119, 70), in HSL hsl(125, 29%, 36%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 41%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #427746?
Warm cream and soft gold bring out its muted depth, while a dusty terracotta accent adds warmth without clashing. Avoid bright neons, which overpower its calm character.
Is #427746 readable on white or black?
#427746 has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.