#42ae56 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ae56 is composed of 25.9% red, 68.2% green and 33.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 50.6% yellow and 31.8% black. It has a hue angle of 131.1 degrees, a saturation of 45% and a lightness of 47.1%. #42ae56 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffac with #005d00. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 0
    • Y 51
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42ae56 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42ae56 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ae56 has RGB values of R:66, G:174, B:86 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0, Y:0.51, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4370006.

Hex triplet 42ae56 #42ae56
RGB Decimal 66, 174, 86 rgb(66,174,86)
RGB Percent 25.9, 68.2, 33.7 rgb(25.9%,68.2%,33.7%)
CMYK 62, 0, 51, 32
HSL 131.1°, 45, 47.1 hsl(131.1,45%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 131.1°, 62.1, 68.2
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 63.426, -49.685, 36.008
XYZ 19.061, 32.101, 13.995
xyY 0.293, 0.493, 32.101
CIE-LCH 63.426, 61.361, 144.068
CIE-LUV 63.426, -47.254, 52.897
Hunter-Lab 56.657, -39.097, 25.015
Binary 01000010, 10101110, 01010110

Color Schemes with #42ae56

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Alternatives to #42ae56

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#42ae56 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42ae56

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42ae56

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, #010302 is the darkest color, while #f4fbf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ae56

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #708073 is the less saturated color, while #01ef2d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ae56 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
  • #848484 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #778c7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ae9e58 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #be9868 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #67a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86a457 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #91a061 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #59aa92 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population