#42bc2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bc2a is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 110.1 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #42bc2a color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff54 with #007900. Closest websafe color is: #33cc33.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 0
    • Y 78
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#42bc2a color description : Strong lime green.

#42bc2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bc2a has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4373546.

Hex triplet 42bc2a #42bc2a
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 42 rgb(66,188,42)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 16.5 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,16.5%)
CMYK 65, 0, 78, 26
HSL 110.1°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(110.1,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 110.1°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe 33cc33 #33cc33
CIE-LAB 67.494, -59.321, 59.154
XYZ 20.647, 37.29, 8.3
xyY 0.312, 0.563, 37.29
CIE-LCH 67.494, 83.774, 135.081
CIE-LUV 67.494, -53.793, 75.884
Hunter-Lab 61.066, -46.512, 34.687
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #42bc2a

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Alternatives to #42bc2a

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#42bc2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bc2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bc2a;}
.background {background-color:#42bc2a;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bc2a

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, #040c03 is the darkest color, while #fbfefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bc2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727571 is the less saturated color, while #2adf07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bc2a 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
  • #878787 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #799274 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bda92f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d0a144 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #70b3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90b02d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9caa3b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5fb689 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population