#42c255 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c255 is composed of 25.9% red, 76.1% green and 33.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66% cyan, 0% magenta, 56.2% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 128.9 degrees, a saturation of 51.2% and a lightness of 51%. #42c255 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffaa with #008500. Closest websafe color is: #33cc66.

    • R 26
    • G 76
    • B 33
    RGB color chart
    • C 66
    • M 0
    • Y 56
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#42c255 color description : Moderate lime green.

#42c255 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c255 has RGB values of R:66, G:194, B:85 and CMYK values of C:0.66, M:0, Y:0.56, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 4375125.

Hex triplet 42c255 #42c255
RGB Decimal 66, 194, 85 rgb(66,194,85)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.1, 33.3 rgb(25.9%,76.1%,33.3%)
CMYK 66, 0, 56, 24
HSL 128.9°, 51.2, 51 hsl(128.9,51.2%,51%)
HSV (or HSB) 128.9°, 66, 76.1
Web Safe 33cc66 #33cc66
CIE-LAB 69.75, -57.239, 44.164
XYZ 23.177, 40.396, 15.17
xyY 0.294, 0.513, 40.396
CIE-LCH 69.75, 72.296, 142.347
CIE-LUV 69.75, -54.784, 63.995
Hunter-Lab 63.558, -46.134, 30.339
Binary 01000010, 11000010, 01010101

Color Schemes with #42c255

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Alternatives to #42c255

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#42c255 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42c255

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, #010402 is the darkest color, while #f4fbf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c255

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c887e is the less saturated color, while #08fc2c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c255 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #809983 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0ae56 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d3a768 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6fb9c7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92b556 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9eb161 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5ebc9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population