#42b242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b242 is composed of 25.9% red, 69.8% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 62.9% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 120 degrees, a saturation of 45.9% and a lightness of 47.8%. #42b242 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff84 with #006500. Closest websafe color is: #339933.

    • R 26
    • G 70
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 0
    • Y 63
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#42b242 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42b242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b242 has RGB values of R:66, G:178, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0, Y:0.63, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 4371010.

Hex triplet 42b242 #42b242
RGB Decimal 66, 178, 66 rgb(66,178,66)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.8, 25.9 rgb(25.9%,69.8%,25.9%)
CMYK 63, 0, 63, 30
HSL 120°, 45.9, 47.8 hsl(120,45.9%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 120°, 62.9, 69.8
Web Safe 339933 #339933
CIE-LAB 64.476, -53.761, 46.776
XYZ 19.15, 33.391, 10.59
xyY 0.303, 0.529, 33.391
CIE-LCH 64.476, 71.262, 138.974
CIE-LUV 64.476, -49.47, 63.949
Hunter-Lab 57.785, -41.969, 29.584
Binary 01000010, 10110010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #42b242

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Alternatives to #42b242

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#42b242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b242

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b242;}
.background {background-color:#42b242;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b242;}

Shades and Tints of #42b242

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, #020602 is the darkest color, while #f7fcf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #718371 is the less saturated color, while #00f400 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b242 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
  • #778d77 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b3a145 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c49a56 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6babb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89a744 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95a24f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5cad8c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population