#42A996 Hex Color
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A muted, cool teal with moderate saturation and a blue-green cast. Its softened chroma gives healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces a composed, refreshing feel without looking clinical. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI background with black text, paired with charcoal or warm cream. The hex code for this color is #42a996, offering about 7.3:1 contrast with black.
Questions about #42a996
What is #42a996 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42a996 is rgb(66, 169, 150), in HSL hsl(169, 44%, 46%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 11%, 34%.
Does #42a996 work with black or white text?
Black text provides about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio on #42a996, while white text is much weaker, so black is the safer choice for readable body copy, interface labels, and other typical-size text over this background.
What colors pair well with #42a996?
Pair #42a996 with charcoal for a restrained interface, warm cream for a softer palette, or muted terracotta accents to balance its cool blue-green base in branding, dashboards, or wellness layouts.
Is #42a996 readable on white or black?
#42a996 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.34:1 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.