#42D9B7 Hex Color
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Light and vivid, this teal leans minty with a cool, glowing quality. The hex code #42d9b7 has enough saturation to feel fresh without going pastel, which suits wellness branding and interface accents. It reads richest beside dark neutrals, while muted companions like mixing gray tones keep its sparkle in check. Black text sits at about 11.8:1 contrast here, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #42d9b7
What is #42d9b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42d9b7 is rgb(66, 217, 183), in HSL hsl(166, 67%, 55%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 16%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #42d9b7?
Dark neutrals like charcoal and deep plum make this teal glow, while pure white can wash it out. For a softer palette, try muted sage or warm sand as supporting tones.
Is #42d9b7 readable on white or black?
#42d9b7 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.84:1 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.