#42a456 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a456 is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 33.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 47.6% yellow and 35.7% black. It has a hue angle of 132.2 degrees, a saturation of 42.6% and a lightness of 45.1%. #42a456 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffac with #004900. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 48
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#42a456 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42a456 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a456 has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:86 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.48, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 4367446.

Hex triplet 42a456 #42a456
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 86 rgb(66,164,86)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 33.7 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,33.7%)
CMYK 60, 0, 48, 36
HSL 132.2°, 42.6, 45.1 hsl(132.2,42.6%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 132.2°, 59.8, 64.3
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 60.23, -45.76, 32.011
XYZ 17.201, 28.38, 13.375
xyY 0.292, 0.481, 28.38
CIE-LCH 60.23, 55.845, 145.025
CIE-LUV 60.23, -43.374, 47.335
Hunter-Lab 53.273, -35.592, 22.405
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 01010110

Color Schemes with #42a456

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Alternatives to #42a456

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#42a456 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a456

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a456

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, #040a05 is the darkest color, while #fbfdfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a456

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7870 is the less saturated color, while #04e231 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a456 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
  • #7e7e7e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #728676 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a59658 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b39067 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #649fab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #819b57 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8a9760 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #57a18c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population