#42B094 Hex Color
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The hex code #42b094 is a cool, moderately muted teal with green undertones. Its fresh, measured appearance suggests clarity and trust, fitting healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly over it, making accessible interface sections practical.
Questions about #42b094
What is #42b094 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42b094 is rgb(66, 176, 148), in HSL hsl(165, 45%, 47%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 16%, 31%.
Which colors pair well with #42b094?
Warm white and charcoal pair especially well with #42b094, balancing its cool teal character with contrast while keeping interface and branding palettes calm rather than harsh or overly saturated in practice. Use warm white for open, calming layouts and charcoal for stronger text, navigation, or borders.
Is #42b094 readable on white or black?
#42b094 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.