#42AB49 Hex Color
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With a saturated, medium-light value and slight yellow undertone, #42ab49 gives layouts an energetic, assertive green presence. It suits sustainability brands, pharmacy interfaces, garden products, and call-to-action accents. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or warm cream rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on this hex code, with about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #42ab49
What is #42ab49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42ab49 is rgb(66, 171, 73), in HSL hsl(124, 44%, 46%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 57%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #42ab49?
#42ab49 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, white, and restrained earth tones, which let its saturated green stand out without making a layout feel busy. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background.
Is #42ab49 readable on white or black?
#42ab49 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 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.