#42A66C Hex Color
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Greenish and moderately muted, #42a66c has a balanced mid-light value that feels grounded rather than flashy. The hex code suits sustainability, organic brands, finance, pharmacy, and gardening interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone with warm cream or charcoal; black text remains highly legible on this color for accessible UI labels and body copy.
Questions about #42a66c
What is #42a66c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42a66c is rgb(66, 166, 108), in HSL hsl(145, 43%, 45%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 35%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #42a66c?
Warm cream and charcoal pair well with #42a66c, balancing its muted green character without competing for attention; cream creates a softer organic feel, while charcoal adds stronger definition for text, borders, and navigation.
Does #42a66c look warm or cool?
#42a66c reads as a balanced, slightly cool green because its hue leans toward blue-green, while its moderate saturation and mid-light value keep it grounded rather than vivid. That makes it calmer and more natural than a bright, yellow-leaning green.
Is #42a66c readable on white or black?
#42a66c has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.