#42a957 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a957 is composed of 25.9% red, 66.3% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 48.5% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 132.2 degrees, a saturation of 43.8% and a lightness of 46.1%. #42a957 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffae with #005300. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 0
    • Y 49
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#42a957 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42a957 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a957 has RGB values of R:66, G:169, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0, Y:0.49, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 4368727.

Hex triplet 42a957 #42a957
RGB Decimal 66, 169, 87 rgb(66,169,87)
RGB Percent 25.9, 66.3, 34.1 rgb(25.9%,66.3%,34.1%)
CMYK 61, 0, 49, 34
HSL 132.2°, 43.8, 46.1 hsl(132.2,43.8%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 132.2°, 60.9, 66.3
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 61.844, -47.587, 33.527
XYZ 18.154, 30.221, 13.893
xyY 0.292, 0.485, 30.221
CIE-LCH 61.844, 58.212, 144.834
CIE-LUV 61.844, -45.286, 49.608
Hunter-Lab 54.973, -37.257, 23.498
Binary 01000010, 10101001, 01010111

Color Schemes with #42a957

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Alternatives to #42a957

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#42a957 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a957

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#42a957;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a957

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, #050e07 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a957

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7c72 is the less saturated color, while #03e832 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a957 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
  • #818181 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #748979 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a99a59 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b89468 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #65a4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83a058 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8d9b62 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #58a68f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population