#42968F Hex Color
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Reminiscent of sea glass, #42968f is a muted teal with a gray-green undertone. Its low saturation reads calm and steady, which suits wellness brands, healthcare interfaces, and communication tools. Best used as a supporting tone, it flatters warm sand and terracotta accents more than bright whites. Black text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 6.0:1, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #42968f
What is #42968f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42968f is rgb(66, 150, 143), in HSL hsl(175, 39%, 42%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 5%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #42968f?
Terracotta and warm sand bring out the green undertone in #42968f, while soft coral adds energy without clashing. Keep pairings warm so the muted teal does not read flat.
Is #42968f readable on white or black?
#42968f has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.