#42B892 Hex Color
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#42b892 is a cool, pastel-leaning teal with softened saturation and a clear green undertone. Its gentle brightness suits wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology designs without feeling childish. Use it as a supporting background with black text, which provides about 8.5:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #42b892.
Questions about #42b892
What is #42b892 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42b892 is rgb(66, 184, 146), in HSL hsl(161, 47%, 49%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 21%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #42b892?
#42b892 pairs well with white, charcoal, navy, and warm neutrals, while complementary coral-red tones add contrast without losing its fresh character. Use muted companions when you want the teal to remain the visual anchor.
Is #42b892 readable on white or black?
#42b892 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.