#42bd4f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bd4f is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 31% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 65.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 58.2% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 126.3 degrees, a saturation of 48.2% and a lightness of 50%. #42bd4f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff9e with #007b00. Closest websafe color is: #33cc66.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 31
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 0
    • Y 58
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#42bd4f color description : Moderate lime green.

#42bd4f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bd4f has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:79 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0, Y:0.58, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4373839.

Hex triplet 42bd4f #42bd4f
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 79 rgb(66,189,79)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 31 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,31%)
CMYK 65, 0, 58, 26
HSL 126.3°, 48.2, 50 hsl(126.3,48.2%,50%)
HSV (or HSB) 126.3°, 65.1, 74.1
Web Safe 33cc66 #33cc66
CIE-LAB 68.106, -56.21, 45.031
XYZ 21.854, 38.116, 13.602
xyY 0.297, 0.518, 38.116
CIE-LCH 68.106, 72.023, 141.301
CIE-LUV 68.106, -53.162, 64.102
Hunter-Lab 61.738, -44.855, 30.154
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 01001111

Color Schemes with #42bd4f

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Alternatives to #42bd4f

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#42bd4f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bd4f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bd4f;}
.background {background-color:#42bd4f;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bd4f;}

Shades and Tints of #42bd4f

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, #050f06 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bd4f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d827d is the less saturated color, while #07f821 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bd4f 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
  • #8c8c8c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7d9680 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bcaa51 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cea363 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6db5c2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90b150 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9bac5b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5db898 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population