#42c74f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c74f is composed of 25.9% red, 78% green and 31% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 60.3% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 125.9 degrees, a saturation of 54.3% and a lightness of 52%. #42c74f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff9e with #008f00. Closest websafe color is: #33cc66.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 31
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 60
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#42c74f color description : Moderate lime green.

#42c74f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c74f has RGB values of R:66, G:199, B:79 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.6, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 4376399.

Hex triplet 42c74f #42c74f
RGB Decimal 66, 199, 79 rgb(66,199,79)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78, 31 rgb(25.9%,78%,31%)
CMYK 67, 0, 60, 22
HSL 125.9°, 54.3, 52 hsl(125.9,54.3%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 125.9°, 66.8, 78
Web Safe 33cc66 #33cc66
CIE-LAB 71.26, -59.741, 48.684
XYZ 24.08, 42.567, 14.344
xyY 0.297, 0.526, 42.567
CIE-LCH 71.26, 77.066, 140.823
CIE-LUV 71.26, -56.82, 69.106
Hunter-Lab 65.244, -48.296, 32.636
Binary 01000010, 11000111, 01001111

Color Schemes with #42c74f

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Alternatives to #42c74f

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#42c74f Preview

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Shades and Tints of #42c74f

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, #020803 is the darkest color, while #f8fdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c74f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848584 is the less saturated color, while #13f629 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c74f 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #829d85 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c5b251 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d9aa64 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #71becb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95ba50 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a2b55c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #60c19e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population