#42a87c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a87c is composed of 25.9% red, 65.9% green and 48.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60.7% cyan, 0% magenta, 26.2% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 154.1 degrees, a saturation of 43.6% and a lightness of 45.9%. #42a87c color hex could be obtained by blending #84fff8 with #005100. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 49
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 0
    • Y 26
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#42a87c color description : Dark moderate cyan - lime green.

#42a87c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a87c has RGB values of R:66, G:168, B:124 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0, Y:0.26, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 4368508.

Hex triplet 42a87c #42a87c
RGB Decimal 66, 168, 124 rgb(66,168,124)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.9, 48.6 rgb(25.9%,65.9%,48.6%)
CMYK 61, 0, 26, 34
HSL 154.1°, 43.6, 45.9 hsl(154.1,43.6%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 154.1°, 60.7, 65.9
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 62.183, -40.167, 14.104
XYZ 19.886, 30.617, 23.929
xyY 0.267, 0.411, 30.617
CIE-LCH 62.183, 42.571, 160.652
CIE-LUV 62.183, -43.215, 25.726
Hunter-Lab 55.333, -32.681, 13.092
Binary 01000010, 10101000, 01111100

Color Schemes with #42a87c

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Alternatives to #42a87c

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#42a87c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a87c

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a87c

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, #050d0a is the darkest color, while #fefffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a87c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7b76 is the less saturated color, while #03e785 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a87c 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
  • #848484 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #778b82 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a59b7b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0968a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5ea6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #81a07b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #889c85 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54a69e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population