#42DDC9 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #42ddc9 is a fresh teal with a cool green undertone and a smooth, glowing finish. Its energetic clarity suits wellness brands, spring campaigns, healthcare interfaces, and technology accents. Use it as a supporting color against navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text remains highly readable on this color, and the hex code is #42ddc9.
Questions about #42ddc9
What is #42ddc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42ddc9 is rgb(66, 221, 201), in HSL hsl(172, 70%, 56%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 9%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #42ddc9?
The #42ddc9 hex color pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm coral, balancing its cool, high-energy teal while keeping the overall palette lively and readable across digital interfaces and print applications. Use navy or charcoal as structural colors, then reserve teal for buttons, highlights, or illustrations.
Is #42ddc9 readable on white or black?
#42ddc9 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.41:1 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.