#42ae57 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ae57 is composed of 25.9% red, 68.2% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow and 31.8% black. It has a hue angle of 131.7 degrees, a saturation of 45% and a lightness of 47.1%. #42ae57 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffae with #005d00. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 0
    • Y 50
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42ae57 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42ae57 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ae57 has RGB values of R:66, G:174, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0, Y:0.5, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4370007.

Hex triplet 42ae57 #42ae57
RGB Decimal 66, 174, 87 rgb(66,174,87)
RGB Percent 25.9, 68.2, 34.1 rgb(25.9%,68.2%,34.1%)
CMYK 62, 0, 50, 32
HSL 131.7°, 45, 47.1 hsl(131.7,45%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 131.7°, 62.1, 68.2
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 63.439, -49.535, 35.52
XYZ 19.102, 32.117, 14.209
xyY 0.292, 0.491, 32.117
CIE-LCH 63.439, 60.954, 144.357
CIE-LUV 63.439, -47.215, 52.382
Hunter-Lab 56.672, -39.01, 24.805
Binary 01000010, 10101110, 01010111

Color Schemes with #42ae57

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Alternatives to #42ae57

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#42ae57 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42ae57

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42ae57

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 #42ae57

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #708073 is the less saturated color, while #01ef30 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ae57 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
  • #ae9e59 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #be9868 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #67a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86a458 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90a062 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #59aa92 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population