#42c42f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c42f is composed of 25.9% red, 76.9% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 76% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 112.3 degrees, a saturation of 61.3% and a lightness of 47.6%. #42c42f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff5e with #008900. Closest websafe color is: #33cc33.

    • R 26
    • G 77
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 66
    • M 0
    • Y 76
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#42c42f color description : Strong lime green.

#42c42f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c42f has RGB values of R:66, G:196, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0.66, M:0, Y:0.76, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 4375599.

Hex triplet 42c42f #42c42f
RGB Decimal 66, 196, 47 rgb(66,196,47)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.9, 18.4 rgb(25.9%,76.9%,18.4%)
CMYK 66, 0, 76, 23
HSL 112.3°, 61.3, 47.6 hsl(112.3,61.3%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 112.3°, 76, 76.9
Web Safe 33cc33 #33cc33
CIE-LAB 70.065, -61.671, 60.036
XYZ 22.499, 40.841, 9.387
xyY 0.309, 0.562, 40.841
CIE-LCH 70.065, 86.067, 135.77
CIE-LUV 70.065, -56.616, 78.185
Hunter-Lab 63.907, -48.996, 36.027
Binary 01000010, 11000100, 00101111

Color Schemes with #42c42f

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Alternatives to #42c42f

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#42c42f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c42f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c42f;}
.background {background-color:#42c42f;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c42f;}

Shades and Tints of #42c42f

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, #020601 is the darkest color, while #f6fdf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c42f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #738370 is the less saturated color, while #1ff300 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c42f 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
  • #7d9779 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c4af33 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8a749 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #72bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94b732 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a1b13f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #61bd90 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population