#42cc96 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cc96 is composed of 25.9% red, 80% green and 58.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 26.5% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 156.5 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42cc96 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00992d. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 59
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 0
    • Y 26
    • K 20
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#42cc96 color description : Moderate cyan - lime green.

#42cc96 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cc96 has RGB values of R:66, G:204, B:150 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0, Y:0.26, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4377750.

Hex triplet 42cc96 #42cc96
RGB Decimal 66, 204, 150 rgb(66,204,150)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80, 58.8 rgb(25.9%,80%,58.8%)
CMYK 68, 0, 26, 20
HSL 156.5°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(156.5,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 156.5°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 73.897, -49.559, 16.328
XYZ 29.342, 46.543, 36.29
xyY 0.262, 0.415, 46.543
CIE-LCH 73.897, 52.18, 161.765
CIE-LUV 73.897, -55.244, 31.232
Hunter-Lab 68.223, -42.617, 16.218
Binary 01000010, 11001100, 10010110

Color Schemes with #42cc96

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Alternatives to #42cc96

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#42cc96 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42cc96

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, #030c08 is the darkest color, while #fbfefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cc96

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838b88 is the less saturated color, while #14faa0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cc96 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ba69c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c5b991 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d2b3a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #67c6d5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95bf93 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9dbc9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5ac8be Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population