#42cb2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cb2a is composed of 25.9% red, 79.6% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 79.3% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 111.1 degrees, a saturation of 65.7% and a lightness of 48%. #42cb2a color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff54 with #009700. Closest websafe color is: #33cc33.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 79
    • K 20
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#42cb2a color description : Strong lime green.

#42cb2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cb2a has RGB values of R:66, G:203, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.79, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4377386.

Hex triplet 42cb2a #42cb2a
RGB Decimal 66, 203, 42 rgb(66,203,42)
RGB Percent 25.9, 79.6, 16.5 rgb(25.9%,79.6%,16.5%)
CMYK 67, 0, 79, 20
HSL 111.1°, 65.7, 48 hsl(111.1,65.7%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 111.1°, 79.3, 79.6
Web Safe 33cc33 #33cc33
CIE-LAB 72.252, -64.282, 63.69
XYZ 24.019, 44.035, 9.424
xyY 0.31, 0.568, 44.035
CIE-LCH 72.252, 90.49, 135.265
CIE-LUV 72.252, -59.225, 82.326
Hunter-Lab 66.359, -51.518, 38.031
Binary 01000010, 11001011, 00101010

Color Schemes with #42cb2a

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Alternatives to #42cb2a

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#42cb2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cb2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42cb2a;}
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Shades and Tints of #42cb2a

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, #030802 is the darkest color, while #f8fdf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cb2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #778075 is the less saturated color, while #28f104 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cb2a 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
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #809c7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cab52e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e0ac47 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75c0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #99bd2c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a6b73c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #62c492 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population