#42c42a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c42a is composed of 25.9% red, 76.9% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 78.6% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 110.6 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 46.7%. #42c42a color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff54 with #008900. Closest websafe color is: #33cc33.

    • R 26
    • G 77
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 66
    • M 0
    • Y 79
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#42c42a color description : Strong lime green.

#42c42a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c42a has RGB values of R:66, G:196, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0.66, M:0, Y:0.79, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 4375594.

Hex triplet 42c42a #42c42a
RGB Decimal 66, 196, 42 rgb(66,196,42)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.9, 16.5 rgb(25.9%,76.9%,16.5%)
CMYK 66, 0, 79, 23
HSL 110.6°, 64.7, 46.7 hsl(110.6,64.7%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 110.6°, 78.6, 76.9
Web Safe 33cc33 #33cc33
CIE-LAB 70.038, -61.992, 61.591
XYZ 22.404, 40.803, 8.886
xyY 0.311, 0.566, 40.803
CIE-LCH 70.038, 87.387, 135.186
CIE-LUV 70.038, -56.713, 79.339
Hunter-Lab 63.877, -49.181, 36.467
Binary 01000010, 11000100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #42c42a

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Alternatives to #42c42a

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#42c42a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c42a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c42a;}
.background {background-color:#42c42a;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c42a;}

Shades and Tints of #42c42a

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, #010200 is the darkest color, while #f3fcf1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c42a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747b73 is the less saturated color, while #29e905 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c42a 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
  • #7d9778 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c4af2e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8a746 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94b72d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a2b13b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #61bd8e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population