#42ca8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ca8a is composed of 25.9% red, 79.2% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 31.7% yellow and 20.8% black. It has a hue angle of 151.8 degrees, a saturation of 56.2% and a lightness of 52.5%. #42ca8a color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009515. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 32
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#42ca8a color description : Moderate cyan - lime green.

#42ca8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ca8a has RGB values of R:66, G:202, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.32, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 4377226.

Hex triplet 42ca8a #42ca8a
RGB Decimal 66, 202, 138 rgb(66,202,138)
RGB Percent 25.9, 79.2, 54.1 rgb(25.9%,79.2%,54.1%)
CMYK 67, 0, 32, 21
HSL 151.8°, 56.2, 52.5 hsl(151.8,56.2%,52.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 151.8°, 67.3, 79.2
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 73.044, -51.306, 21.528
XYZ 27.953, 45.232, 31.301
xyY 0.268, 0.433, 45.232
CIE-LCH 73.044, 55.64, 157.237
CIE-LUV 73.044, -55.203, 38.278
Hunter-Lab 67.255, -43.506, 19.484
Binary 01000010, 11001010, 10001010

Color Schemes with #42ca8a

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Alternatives to #42ca8a

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#42ca8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42ca8a

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42ca8a

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, #030a07 is the darkest color, while #fafefc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ca8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838986 is the less saturated color, while #13f98d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ca8a 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
  • #88a497 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c4b787 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d2b099 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #69c4d2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95bd88 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9eb994 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5bc6b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population