#42b542 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b542 is composed of 25.9% red, 71% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 63.5% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 120 degrees, a saturation of 46.6% and a lightness of 48.4%. #42b542 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff84 with #006b00. Closest websafe color is: #33cc33.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 0
    • Y 64
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#42b542 color description : Moderate lime green.

#42b542 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b542 has RGB values of R:66, G:181, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0, Y:0.64, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 4371778.

Hex triplet 42b542 #42b542
RGB Decimal 66, 181, 66 rgb(66,181,66)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71, 25.9 rgb(25.9%,71%,25.9%)
CMYK 64, 0, 64, 29
HSL 120°, 46.6, 48.4 hsl(120,46.6%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 120°, 63.5, 71
Web Safe 33cc33 #33cc33
CIE-LAB 65.434, -54.844, 47.849
XYZ 19.753, 34.598, 10.791
xyY 0.303, 0.531, 34.598
CIE-LCH 65.434, 72.783, 138.896
CIE-LUV 65.434, -50.602, 65.414
Hunter-Lab 58.82, -42.99, 30.297
Binary 01000010, 10110101, 01000010

Color Schemes with #42b542

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Alternatives to #42b542

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#42b542 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b542

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b542;}
.background {background-color:#42b542;}
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Shades and Tints of #42b542

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, #030903 is the darkest color, while #f9fdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b542

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7c7b is the less saturated color, while #09ee09 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b542 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
  • #868686 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #788f78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5a445 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c79c57 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6cadba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8baa44 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97a54f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5cb08e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population