#42bd2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bd2a is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 65.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 77.8% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 110.2 degrees, a saturation of 63.6% and a lightness of 45.3%. #42bd2a color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff54 with #007b00. 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

#42bd2a color description : Strong lime green.

#42bd2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bd2a has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4373802.

Hex triplet 42bd2a #42bd2a
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 42 rgb(66,189,42)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 16.5 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 65, 0, 78, 26
HSL 110.2°, 63.6, 45.3 hsl(110.2,63.6%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 110.2°, 77.8, 74.1
Web Safe 33cc33 #33cc33
CIE-LAB 67.813, -59.658, 59.461
XYZ 20.861, 37.719, 8.371
xyY 0.312, 0.563, 37.719
CIE-LCH 67.813, 84.23, 135.095
CIE-LUV 67.813, -54.161, 76.319
Hunter-Lab 61.416, -46.846, 34.909
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 00101010

Color Schemes with #42bd2a

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Alternatives to #42bd2a

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#42bd2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bd2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bd2a;}
.background {background-color:#42bd2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bd2a;}

Shades and Tints of #42bd2a

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 #fcfefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bd2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727671 is the less saturated color, while #2ae106 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bd2a 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
  • #bdaa2f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d1a244 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #70b4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90b12d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9dab3b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5fb78a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population