#42A688 Hex Color
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#42a688 is an unsaturated, cool teal with distinct gray undertones. This muted quality makes it a versatile choice for healthcare or technology branding, where reliability matters more than high energy. It functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it reads clearly in small typography or user interface elements.
Questions about #42a688
What is #42a688 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42a688 is rgb(66, 166, 136), in HSL hsl(162, 43%, 45%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 18%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #42a688 in a design system?
#42a688 pairs naturally with warm neutrals like soft cream or beige to balance its inherent coolness. For a tech-focused palette, try combining it with charcoal greys or deep navy to maintain high readability while adding subtle, professional contrast.
Is #42a688 readable on white or black?
#42a688 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.