#42a255 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a255 is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 33.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 47.5% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 131.9 degrees, a saturation of 42.1% and a lightness of 44.7%. #42a255 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffaa with #004500. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 33
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 0
    • Y 48
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#42a255 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42a255 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a255 has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:85 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0, Y:0.48, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 4366933.

Hex triplet 42a255 #42a255
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 85 rgb(66,162,85)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 33.3 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,33.3%)
CMYK 59, 0, 48, 36
HSL 131.9°, 42.1, 44.7 hsl(131.9,42.1%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 131.9°, 59.3, 63.5
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 59.574, -45.115, 31.703
XYZ 16.806, 27.653, 13.046
xyY 0.292, 0.481, 27.653
CIE-LCH 59.574, 55.14, 144.904
CIE-LUV 59.574, -42.625, 46.747
Hunter-Lab 52.587, -34.981, 22.102
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 01010101

Color Schemes with #42a255

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Alternatives to #42a255

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#42a255 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a255

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, #040905 is the darkest color, while #fafdfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a255

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e766f is the less saturated color, while #05df30 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a255 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
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #718475 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a39557 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b18f66 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #639ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f9956 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89965f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #579f8a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population