#42CEB0 Hex Color
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This bright, cool teal sits between green and blue with a distinct, refreshing clarity. Because #42ceb0 offers high contrast against black text, it works well as a background for clean, modern interfaces or tech-focused branding. Try pairing this shade with charcoal grays or soft corals to ground its high energy. The hex code for this luminous teal is #42ceb0.
Questions about #42ceb0
What is #42ceb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42ceb0 is rgb(66, 206, 176), in HSL hsl(167, 59%, 53%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 15%, 19%.
What color palettes work best with #42ceb0?
Is #42ceb0 readable on white or black?
#42ceb0 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.68:1 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.