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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#42AE7D — Emerald
#42AE7D is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 153° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #42AE7D
- f4fbf8
- d2eee1
- b0e1cb
- 8ed4b4
- 6cc79e
- 4aba88
- 3b9b6f
- 2e7957
- 21573e
- 143526
- 07120d
Color schemes using #42AE7D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#42AE7D FAQ
What color is #42AE7D?
#42AE7D is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 153 degrees, 45% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #42AE7D?
#42AE7D is rgb(66, 174, 125) in RGB, hsl(153, 45%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 0%, 28%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #42AE7D?
White text on this background reaches 2.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.58:1.
What colors go well with #42AE7D?
Its direct complement is #AE4272. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AE42A8 and #AE4742 gives you contrast without the vibration.