#42a259 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a259 is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 34.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 45.1% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 134.4 degrees, a saturation of 42.1% and a lightness of 44.7%. #42a259 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffb2 with #004500. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 35
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 0
    • Y 45
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#42a259 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42a259 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a259 has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:89 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0, Y:0.45, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 4366937.

Hex triplet 42a259 #42a259
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 89 rgb(66,162,89)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 34.9 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,34.9%)
CMYK 59, 0, 45, 36
HSL 134.4°, 42.1, 44.7 hsl(134.4,42.1%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 134.4°, 59.3, 63.5
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 59.634, -44.465, 29.683
XYZ 16.969, 27.719, 13.907
xyY 0.29, 0.473, 27.719
CIE-LCH 59.634, 53.462, 146.275
CIE-LUV 59.634, -42.469, 44.535
Hunter-Lab 52.649, -34.603, 21.193
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 01011001

Color Schemes with #42a259

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Alternatives to #42a259

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#42a259 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a259

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a259;}
.background {background-color:#42a259;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a259

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 #42a259

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7670 is the less saturated color, while #05df39 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a259 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
  • #718476 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3955b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b18f69 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #639ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f995a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #889663 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #579f8c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population