#42B790 Hex Color
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Cool and moderately light, #42b790 is a softened teal with a clear green undertone. It brings a gentle, youthful feel to wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology designs. Use the hex code #42b790 as a supporting color beside navy, warm white, or charcoal. Black text has strong contrast, making it suitable for accessible UI panels.
Questions about #42b790
What is #42b790 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42b790 is rgb(66, 183, 144), in HSL hsl(160, 47%, 49%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 21%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #42b790?
Does #42b790 feel warm or cool?
#42b790 reads as a cool teal because its green base is softened by a blue influence, giving it a fresh, calm character rather than the warmth associated with yellow-leaning greens. It suits relaxed, youthful visual systems.
Is #42b790 readable on white or black?
#42b790 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.