#42af42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42af42 is composed of 25.9% red, 68.6% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 62.3% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 120 degrees, a saturation of 45.2% and a lightness of 47.3%. #42af42 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff84 with #005f00. Closest websafe color is: #339933.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 0
    • Y 62
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#42af42 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42af42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42af42 has RGB values of R:66, G:175, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0, Y:0.62, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4370242.

Hex triplet 42af42 #42af42
RGB Decimal 66, 175, 66 rgb(66,175,66)
RGB Percent 25.9, 68.6, 25.9 rgb(25.9%,68.6%,25.9%)
CMYK 62, 0, 62, 31
HSL 120°, 45.2, 47.3 hsl(120,45.2%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 120°, 62.3, 68.6
Web Safe 339933 #339933
CIE-LAB 63.516, -52.667, 45.694
XYZ 18.559, 32.21, 10.393
xyY 0.303, 0.527, 32.21
CIE-LCH 63.516, 69.726, 139.055
CIE-LUV 63.516, -48.329, 62.474
Hunter-Lab 56.754, -40.948, 28.87
Binary 01000010, 10101111, 01000010

Color Schemes with #42af42

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Alternatives to #42af42

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#42af42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42af42

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#42af42;}
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Shades and Tints of #42af42

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, #020402 is the darkest color, while #f5fbf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42af42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #708170 is the less saturated color, while #01f001 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42af42 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
  • #828282 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #758b75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b09f45 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c19856 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6aa8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a444 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93a04f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5baa8b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population