#42ca2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ca2c is composed of 25.9% red, 79.2% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 78.2% yellow and 20.8% black. It has a hue angle of 111.6 degrees, a saturation of 64.2% and a lightness of 48.2%. #42ca2c color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff58 with #009500. Closest websafe color is: #33cc33.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#42ca2c color description : Strong lime green.

#42ca2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ca2c has RGB values of R:66, G:202, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 4377132.

Hex triplet 42ca2c #42ca2c
RGB Decimal 66, 202, 44 rgb(66,202,44)
RGB Percent 25.9, 79.2, 17.3 rgb(25.9%,79.2%,17.3%)
CMYK 67, 0, 78, 21
HSL 111.6°, 64.2, 48.2 hsl(111.6,64.2%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 111.6°, 78.2, 79.2
Web Safe 33cc33 #33cc33
CIE-LAB 71.946, -63.838, 62.805
XYZ 23.821, 43.579, 9.539
xyY 0.31, 0.566, 43.579
CIE-LCH 71.946, 89.553, 135.467
CIE-LUV 71.946, -58.832, 81.471
Hunter-Lab 66.014, -51.115, 37.643
Binary 01000010, 11001010, 00101100

Color Schemes with #42ca2c

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Alternatives to #42ca2c

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#42ca2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42ca2c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42ca2c;}
.background {background-color:#42ca2c;}
.border {border:1px solid #42ca2c;}

Shades and Tints of #42ca2c

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, #030902 is the darkest color, while #f8fdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ca2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #797e78 is the less saturated color, while #27f006 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ca2c 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #809b7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9b430 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #deac48 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98bc2e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a5b63e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #62c392 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population