#42a256 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a256 is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 33.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 46.9% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 132.5 degrees, a saturation of 42.1% and a lightness of 44.7%. #42a256 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffac with #004500. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 0
    • Y 47
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#42a256 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42a256 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a256 has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:86 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0, Y:0.47, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 4366934.

Hex triplet 42a256 #42a256
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 86 rgb(66,162,86)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 33.7 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,33.7%)
CMYK 59, 0, 47, 36
HSL 132.5°, 42.1, 44.7 hsl(132.5,42.1%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 132.5°, 59.3, 63.5
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 59.589, -44.955, 31.2
XYZ 16.846, 27.669, 13.257
xyY 0.292, 0.479, 27.669
CIE-LCH 59.589, 54.721, 145.239
CIE-LUV 59.589, -42.586, 46.202
Hunter-Lab 52.602, -34.888, 21.879
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 01010110

Color Schemes with #42a256

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Alternatives to #42a256

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#42a256 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a256

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a256;}
.background {background-color:#42a256;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a256

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, #040905 is the darkest color, while #fafdfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a256

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7670 is the less saturated color, while #05df32 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a256 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
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #718475 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a39558 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b18f67 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #639ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f9957 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #899660 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #579f8b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population