#42929D Hex Color
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#42929d is a dusty, unsaturated cyan that reads as cool and understated. Its muted quality works well for tech interfaces or productivity tools where you need a professional, reliable tone. Because black text offers a 5.8:1 contrast against it, you can use this hex code safely for small body copy. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to ground the cooler blue tones.
Questions about #42929d
What is #42929d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42929d is rgb(66, 146, 157), in HSL hsl(187, 41%, 44%) and in CMYK 58%, 7%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #42929d?
This muted cyan grounds beautifully against cream or warm gray tones. Because the color is unsaturated, pairing it with neutral, earthy tones prevents the blue-green undertones from appearing too sharp or artificial in your design.
Is #42929d readable on white or black?
#42929d has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.