#42a257 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a257 is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 46.3% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 133.1 degrees, a saturation of 42.1% and a lightness of 44.7%. #42a257 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffae with #004500. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 0
    • Y 46
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#42a257 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42a257 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a257 has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0, Y:0.46, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 4366935.

Hex triplet 42a257 #42a257
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 87 rgb(66,162,87)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 34.1 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,34.1%)
CMYK 59, 0, 46, 36
HSL 133.1°, 42.1, 44.7 hsl(133.1,42.1%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 133.1°, 59.3, 63.5
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 59.604, -44.794, 30.695
XYZ 16.886, 27.686, 13.47
xyY 0.291, 0.477, 27.686
CIE-LCH 59.604, 54.302, 145.579
CIE-LUV 59.604, -42.548, 45.652
Hunter-Lab 52.617, -34.794, 21.653
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 01010111

Color Schemes with #42a257

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Alternatives to #42a257

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#42a257 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a257

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a257;}
.background {background-color:#42a257;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a257;}

Shades and Tints of #42a257

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 #42a257

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7670 is the less saturated color, while #05df34 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a257 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
  • #a39559 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b18f67 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #639ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f9958 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #889661 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #579f8b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population