#42cd2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cd2e is composed of 25.9% red, 80.4% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 112.5 degrees, a saturation of 63.3% and a lightness of 49.2%. #42cd2e color hex could be obtained by blending #84ff5c with #009b00. Closest websafe color is: #33cc33.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 0
    • Y 78
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42cd2e color description : Strong lime green.

#42cd2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cd2e has RGB values of R:66, G:205, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0, Y:0.78, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4377902.

Hex triplet 42cd2e #42cd2e
RGB Decimal 66, 205, 46 rgb(66,205,46)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80.4, 18 rgb(25.9%,80.4%,18%)
CMYK 68, 0, 78, 20
HSL 112.5°, 63.3, 49.2 hsl(112.5,63.3%,49.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 112.5°, 77.6, 80.4
Web Safe 33cc33 #33cc33
CIE-LAB 72.902, -64.688, 63.109
XYZ 24.57, 45.016, 9.979
xyY 0.309, 0.566, 45.016
CIE-LCH 72.902, 90.373, 135.708
CIE-LUV 72.902, -59.861, 82.309
Hunter-Lab 67.094, -52.047, 38.148
Binary 01000010, 11001101, 00101110

Color Schemes with #42cd2e

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Alternatives to #42cd2e

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#42cd2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cd2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42cd2e;}
.background {background-color:#42cd2e;}
.border {border:1px solid #42cd2e;}

Shades and Tints of #42cd2e

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, #040d03 is the darkest color, while #fcfefc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cd2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c807b is the less saturated color, while #25f407 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cd2e 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #819d7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ccb732 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ae4a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76c2d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9abf30 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a7b93f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #63c695 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population