#42AAA3 Hex Color
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#42aaa3 is a cool, moderately muted teal with green undertones and a clear, balanced presence. Its medium lightness feels refreshing without becoming bright, making it useful as a supporting color in healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Pair it with charcoal for readable UI text; black text also meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #42aaa3.
Questions about #42aaa3
What is #42aaa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42aaa3 is rgb(66, 170, 163), in HSL hsl(176, 44%, 46%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 4%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #42aaa3?
Does #42aaa3 read as warm or cool?
#42aaa3 reads as a cool teal because its green base is tempered by substantial blue, while moderate saturation keeps the effect calm rather than electric, without making the interface feel loud or overly playful. It suits wellness, healthcare, and technology layouts needing a refreshing supporting accent.
Is #42aaa3 readable on white or black?
#42aaa3 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.51:1 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.