#42a427 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a427 is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 15.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 76.2% yellow and 35.7% black. It has a hue angle of 107 degrees, a saturation of 61.6% and a lightness of 39.8%. #42a427 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff4e with #004900. Closest websafe color is: #339933.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 15
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 76
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#42a427 color description : Dark lime green.

#42a427 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a427 has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:39 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.76, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 4367399.

Hex triplet 42a427 #42a427
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 39 rgb(66,164,39)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 15.3 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,15.3%)
CMYK 60, 0, 76, 36
HSL 107°, 61.6, 39.8 hsl(107,61.6%,39.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 107°, 76.2, 64.3
Web Safe 339933 #339933
CIE-LAB 59.757, -51.109, 52.617
XYZ 15.888, 27.854, 6.459
xyY 0.316, 0.555, 27.854
CIE-LCH 59.757, 73.353, 134.167
CIE-LUV 59.757, -44.727, 66.005
Hunter-Lab 52.777, -38.626, 29.689
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 00100111

Color Schemes with #42a427

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Alternatives to #42a427

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#42a427 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a427

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, #020601 is the darkest color, while #f6fdf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a427

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656665 is the less saturated color, while #30c308 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a427 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6d8168 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7952d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b88e3f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #689da9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #829b2b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8d9636 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5aa07a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population