#42b74a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b74a is composed of 25.9% red, 71.8% green and 29% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 59.6% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 124.1 degrees, a saturation of 47% and a lightness of 48.8%. #42b74a color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff94 with #006f00. Closest websafe color is: #33cc33.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 29
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 0
    • Y 60
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#42b74a color description : Moderate lime green.

#42b74a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b74a has RGB values of R:66, G:183, B:74 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0, Y:0.6, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 4372298.

Hex triplet 42b74a #42b74a
RGB Decimal 66, 183, 74 rgb(66,183,74)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.8, 29 rgb(25.9%,71.8%,29%)
CMYK 64, 0, 60, 28
HSL 124.1°, 47, 48.8 hsl(124.1,47%,48.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 124.1°, 63.9, 71.8
Web Safe 33cc33 #33cc33
CIE-LAB 66.15, -54.655, 45.066
XYZ 20.415, 35.518, 12.258
xyY 0.299, 0.521, 35.518
CIE-LCH 66.15, 70.839, 140.493
CIE-LUV 66.15, -51.1, 63.207
Hunter-Lab 59.597, -43.149, 29.523
Binary 01000010, 10110111, 01001010

Color Schemes with #42b74a

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Alternatives to #42b74a

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#42b74a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b74a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b74a;}
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Shades and Tints of #42b74a

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, #040a04 is the darkest color, while #fbfdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b74a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7e7c is the less saturated color, while #09f018 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b74a 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a917c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7a54d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c99e5e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6cafbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8cac4b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97a756 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5cb292 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population