#427A5B Hex Color
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A muted, ashy green, #427a5b has a dusty quality that feels steady rather than vivid. Its medium-dark value supports associations with safety, reliability, and harmony, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands. Use the hex code #427a5b as a supporting color with cream or warm beige; white text provides about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #427a5b
What is #427a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #427a5b is rgb(66, 122, 91), in HSL hsl(147, 30%, 37%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 25%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #427a5b?
#427a5b pairs well with cream, warm beige, muted terracotta, and charcoal, creating grounded palettes that preserve its dusty green character across branding and interface layouts without making the medium-dark base feel harsh. Use lighter neutrals for an airy look.
Does #427a5b feel warm or cool?
#427a5b reads as a cool-leaning, muted green because its blue component is stronger than its red component, while its lower saturation gives the shade a dusty, softened feel rather than a vivid or tropical appearance. This balance keeps it calm and grounded.
Is #427a5b readable on white or black?
#427a5b has a 5.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.