#42A678 Hex Color
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#42a678 is a muted, desaturated green that feels steady and grounded. Because of its reliable weight, it works best as a secondary accent rather than a primary background color. Designers often use this shade for eco-friendly branding or pharmaceutical interfaces to convey safety. Black text offers high contrast against this hue, ensuring good readability for small body copy. The hex code for this green is #42a678.
Questions about #42a678
What is #42a678 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42a678 is rgb(66, 166, 120), in HSL hsl(152, 43%, 45%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 28%, 35%.
How should I use #42a678 in professional branding?
Use #42a678 as a supporting accent color rather than a primary background to maintain visual hierarchy. It pairs exceptionally well with neutral charcoal or soft white text, providing a reliable and safe aesthetic perfect for health or environmental industries.
Is #42a678 readable on white or black?
#42a678 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.95:1 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.