#42cc2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cc2b is composed of 25.9% red, 80% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 78.9% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 111.4 degrees, a saturation of 65.2% and a lightness of 48.4%. #42cc2b color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff56 with #009900. Closest websafe color is: #33cc33.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 0
    • Y 79
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42cc2b color description : Strong lime green.

#42cc2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cc2b has RGB values of R:66, G:204, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0, Y:0.79, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4377643.

Hex triplet 42cc2b #42cc2b
RGB Decimal 66, 204, 43 rgb(66,204,43)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80, 16.9 rgb(25.9%,80%,16.9%)
CMYK 68, 0, 79, 20
HSL 111.4°, 65.2, 48.4 hsl(111.4,65.2%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 111.4°, 78.9, 80
Web Safe 33cc33 #33cc33
CIE-LAB 72.572, -64.547, 63.699
XYZ 24.274, 44.516, 9.599
xyY 0.31, 0.568, 44.516
CIE-LCH 72.572, 90.686, 135.379
CIE-LUV 72.572, -59.563, 82.54
Hunter-Lab 66.72, -51.818, 38.175
Binary 01000010, 11001100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #42cc2b

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Alternatives to #42cc2b

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#42cc2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cc2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42cc2b;}
.background {background-color:#42cc2b;}
.border {border:1px solid #42cc2b;}

Shades and Tints of #42cc2b

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, #030a02 is the darkest color, while #f9fef8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cc2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #788077 is the less saturated color, while #27f205 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cc2b 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
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #809c7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb62f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ad47 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #99be2d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a7b83d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #63c593 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population