#42853E Hex Color
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#42853e is a muted, medium-dark green with earthy undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady appearance suits sustainability, organic brands, finance, pharmacy, and gardening. Use it as a supporting color beside warm cream or charcoal, since it can feel heavy across large areas. The hex code #42853e provides about 4.7:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for normal text.
Questions about #42853e
What is #42853e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42853e is rgb(66, 133, 62), in HSL hsl(117, 36%, 38%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 53%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #42853e?
The #42853e hex color pairs well with warm cream backgrounds, charcoal neutrals, and muted terracotta accents, creating a grounded palette that adds warmth without making the restrained green feel too heavy.
Is #42853e readable on white or black?
#42853e has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.