#42c217 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c217 is composed of 25.9% red, 76.1% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66% cyan, 0% magenta, 88.1% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 104.9 degrees, a saturation of 78.8% and a lightness of 42.5%. #42c217 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff2e with #008500. Closest websafe color is: #33cc00.

    • R 26
    • G 76
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 66
    • M 0
    • Y 88
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#42c217 color description : Strong green.

#42c217 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c217 has RGB values of R:66, G:194, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.66, M:0, Y:0.88, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 4375063.

Hex triplet 42c217 #42c217
RGB Decimal 66, 194, 23 rgb(66,194,23)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.1, 9 rgb(25.9%,76.1%,9%)
CMYK 66, 0, 88, 24
HSL 104.9°, 78.8, 42.5 hsl(104.9,78.8%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 104.9°, 88.1, 76.1
Web Safe 33cc00 #33cc00
CIE-LAB 69.328, -62.237, 65.684
XYZ 21.692, 39.802, 7.35
xyY 0.315, 0.578, 39.802
CIE-LCH 69.328, 90.486, 133.457
CIE-LUV 69.328, -56.262, 81.749
Hunter-Lab 63.089, -49.03, 37.255
Binary 01000010, 11000010, 00010111

Color Schemes with #42c217

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #42c217

Below, you can see some colors close to #42c217. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#42c217 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c217

This text has a font color of #42c217.

<span style="color:#42c217;">Text here</span>
#42c217 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #42c217.

<p style="background-color:#42c217;">Content here</p>
#42c217 border color

This element has a border color of #42c217.

<div style="border:1px solid #42c217;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#42c217;}
.background {background-color:#42c217;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c217;}

Shades and Tints of #42c217

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, #000100 is the darkest color, while #f2fdef is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #42c217

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6f6a is the less saturated color, while #3ad306 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c217 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a9471 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2ae1b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d7a539 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93b51a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a1af2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #61bb86 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population