#42a159 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a159 is composed of 25.9% red, 63.1% green and 34.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59% cyan, 0% magenta, 44.7% yellow and 36.9% black. It has a hue angle of 134.5 degrees, a saturation of 41.9% and a lightness of 44.5%. #42a159 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffb2 with #004300. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 35
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 0
    • Y 45
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#42a159 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42a159 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a159 has RGB values of R:66, G:161, B:89 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0, Y:0.45, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 4366681.

Hex triplet 42a159 #42a159
RGB Decimal 66, 161, 89 rgb(66,161,89)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.1, 34.9 rgb(25.9%,63.1%,34.9%)
CMYK 59, 0, 45, 37
HSL 134.5°, 41.9, 44.5 hsl(134.5,41.9%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 134.5°, 59, 63.1
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 59.313, -44.057, 29.272
XYZ 16.794, 27.368, 13.848
xyY 0.289, 0.472, 27.368
CIE-LCH 59.313, 52.895, 146.4
CIE-LUV 59.313, -42.074, 43.957
Hunter-Lab 52.314, -34.248, 20.925
Binary 01000010, 10100001, 01011001

Color Schemes with #42a159

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Alternatives to #42a159

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#42a159 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a159

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a159;}
.background {background-color:#42a159;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a159

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030804 is the darkest color, while #f9fdfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a159

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7570 is the less saturated color, while #05de39 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a159 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #7c7c7c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #708375 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2945b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b08e69 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #629da8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f995a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #889563 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #569e8b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population