#42c79a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c79a is composed of 25.9% red, 78% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 22.6% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 159.7 degrees, a saturation of 54.3% and a lightness of 52%. #42c79a color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008f35. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 23
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#42c79a color description : Moderate cyan - lime green.

#42c79a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c79a has RGB values of R:66, G:199, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.23, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 4376474.

Hex triplet 42c79a #42c79a
RGB Decimal 66, 199, 154 rgb(66,199,154)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78, 60.4 rgb(25.9%,78%,60.4%)
CMYK 67, 0, 23, 22
HSL 159.7°, 54.3, 52 hsl(159.7,54.3%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 159.7°, 66.8, 78
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 72.452, -46.596, 12.156
XYZ 28.501, 44.336, 37.626
xyY 0.258, 0.401, 44.336
CIE-LCH 72.452, 48.155, 165.378
CIE-LUV 72.452, -53.187, 24.935
Hunter-Lab 66.585, -40.12, 13.106
Binary 01000010, 11000111, 10011010

Color Schemes with #42c79a

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Alternatives to #42c79a

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#42c79a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c79a

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Shades and Tints of #42c79a

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, #020806 is the darkest color, while #f8fdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c79a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848585 is the less saturated color, while #13f6a9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c79a 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #88a39a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0b595 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cbafa8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #64c3d1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92bb97 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99b8a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #57c4bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population