#429798 Hex Color
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#429798 is a cool, muted cyan with balanced green and blue undertones. Its medium lightness feels refreshing and focused, making it useful for technology, communication, and productivity branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm ivory or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text remains highly legible, with about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #429798.
Questions about #429798
What is #429798 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #429798 is rgb(66, 151, 152), in HSL hsl(181, 39%, 43%) and in CMYK 57%, 1%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #429798?
#429798 pairs well with warm ivory for a gentle contrast and with charcoal for a sharper, more professional look; these neutrals let its cool cyan balance the palette without overpowering it.
Is #429798 readable on white or black?
#429798 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.