#42E0D1 Hex Color
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#42e0d1 is a bright, cool teal with a clear green undertone and high saturation. Its light, sparkling character suggests freshness, gentleness, and clarity without feeling pale. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for healthcare, wellness, spring, and technology designs. Use black text for strong readability, including small body copy, rather than white.
Questions about #42e0d1
What is #42e0d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42e0d1 is rgb(66, 224, 209), in HSL hsl(174, 72%, 57%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 7%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #42e0d1 in a design?
The #42e0d1 hex color pairs well with charcoal, navy, warm sand, and muted coral, creating enough contrast to ground its bright cyan-green character while keeping layouts fresh and readable across interfaces and print.
Is #42e0d1 readable on white or black?
#42e0d1 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.81:1 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.