#42a242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a242 is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 59.3% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 120 degrees, a saturation of 42.1% and a lightness of 44.7%. #42a242 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff84 with #004500. Closest websafe color is: #339933.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 0
    • Y 59
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#42a242 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42a242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a242 has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0, Y:0.59, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 4366914.

Hex triplet 42a242 #42a242
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 66 rgb(66,162,66)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 25.9 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,25.9%)
CMYK 59, 0, 59, 36
HSL 120°, 42.1, 44.7 hsl(120,42.1%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 120°, 59.3, 63.5
Web Safe 339933 #339933
CIE-LAB 59.334, -47.782, 40.902
XYZ 16.15, 27.391, 9.59
xyY 0.304, 0.516, 27.391
CIE-LCH 59.334, 62.898, 139.436
CIE-LUV 59.334, -43.28, 55.947
Hunter-Lab 52.336, -36.508, 25.771
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #42a242

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Alternatives to #42a242

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#42a242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a242

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a242;}
.background {background-color:#42a242;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a242;}

Shades and Tints of #42a242

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, #040904 is the darkest color, while #fafdfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e766e is the less saturated color, while #05df05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a242 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
  • #7a7a7a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f826f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a49446 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b48e55 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #659da8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #809944 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8a954e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #589e83 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population