#42bc57 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bc57 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 53.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 130.3 degrees, a saturation of 48% and a lightness of 49.8%. #42bc57 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffae with #007900. Closest websafe color is: #33cc66.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 0
    • Y 54
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#42bc57 color description : Moderate lime green.

#42bc57 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bc57 has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0, Y:0.54, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4373591.

Hex triplet 42bc57 #42bc57
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 87 rgb(66,188,87)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 34.1 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,34.1%)
CMYK 65, 0, 54, 26
HSL 130.3°, 48, 49.8 hsl(130.3,48%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 130.3°, 64.9, 73.7
Web Safe 33cc66 #33cc66
CIE-LAB 67.881, -54.798, 40.968
XYZ 21.949, 37.811, 15.158
xyY 0.293, 0.505, 37.811
CIE-LCH 67.881, 68.419, 143.218
CIE-LUV 67.881, -52.495, 59.932
Hunter-Lab 61.491, -43.893, 28.428
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 01010111

Color Schemes with #42bc57

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Alternatives to #42bc57

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#42bc57 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42bc57

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, #050e06 is the darkest color, while #fefffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bc57

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d817d is the less saturated color, while #07f731 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bc57 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
  • #8c8c8c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7d9681 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bbaa58 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cca26a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6cb4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8fb058 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9aac63 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5db79b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population