#42ad4e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ad4e is composed of 25.9% red, 67.8% green and 30.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 54.9% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 126.7 degrees, a saturation of 44.8% and a lightness of 46.9%. #42ad4e color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff9c with #005b00. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 31
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 0
    • Y 55
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42ad4e color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42ad4e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ad4e has RGB values of R:66, G:173, B:78 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0, Y:0.55, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4369742.

Hex triplet 42ad4e #42ad4e
RGB Decimal 66, 173, 78 rgb(66,173,78)
RGB Percent 25.9, 67.8, 30.6 rgb(25.9%,67.8%,30.6%)
CMYK 62, 0, 55, 32
HSL 126.7°, 44.8, 46.9 hsl(126.7,44.8%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 126.7°, 61.8, 67.8
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 63.006, -50.44, 39.464
XYZ 18.564, 31.594, 12.327
xyY 0.297, 0.506, 31.594
CIE-LCH 63.006, 64.044, 141.961
CIE-LUV 63.006, -47.168, 56.284
Hunter-Lab 56.208, -39.41, 26.343
Binary 01000010, 10101101, 01001110

Color Schemes with #42ad4e

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Alternatives to #42ad4e

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#42ad4e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42ad4e

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#42ad4e;}
.border {border:1px solid #42ad4e;}

Shades and Tints of #42ad4e

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, #010301 is the darkest color, while #f3fbf4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ad4e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707f72 is the less saturated color, while #02ed1c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ad4e 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
  • #828282 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #758b78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ad9d51 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #be9760 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #68a7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86a34f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #919f59 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5aa98e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population