#42A261 Hex Color Code

#42A261

The Hexadecimal Color #42A261 is a contrast shade of Medium Sea Green. #42A261 RGB value is rgb(66, 162, 97). RGB Color Model of #42A261 consists of 25% red, 63% green and 38% blue. HSL color Mode of #42A261 has 139°(degrees) Hue, 42% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #42A261 color has an wavelength of 532.48148nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42A261 is #66CC66. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42A261 is #4A6. The Closest Color to #42A261 is #3CB371. Official Name of #42A261 Hex Code is Chateau Green. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42A261 is 59 Cyan 0 Magenta 40 Yellow 36 Black and #42A261 CMY is 59, 0, 40. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42A261 is hsl(139,42,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(139, 59, 64). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42A261 is 17.32, 27.86, 15.77.
Hex8 Value of #42A261 is #42A261FF. Decimal Value of #42A261 is 4366945 and Octal Value of #42A261 is 20521141. Binary Value of #42A261 is 1000010, 10100010, 1100001 and Android of #42A261 is 4282557025 / 0xff42a261. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42A261 is 0.284, 0.457, 0.457 and YIQ Color Space of #42A261 is 125.886, -36.3219, -40.532. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42A261 is 22.1, 35.2, 15.94. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42A261 is 59.76, -43.09, 25.59. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42A261 is 59.76, -42.16, 39.84. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42A261 is 59.76, 50.12, 149.3. Hunter Lab variable of #42A261 is 52.78, -33.8, 19.23.

#42A261 - Chateau Green Color Image
#42A261 - Chateau Green Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42A261

RGB Percentages of #42A261

25%
63%
38%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #42A261

25.88%
54.34%
63.53%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #42A261

59%
0%
40%
36%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #42A261

To get 25% Saturated #42A261 Color, you need to convert the hex color #42A261 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #42A261 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #42A261

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #42A261

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #42A261

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #42A261 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42A261 to it's the darkest color.

#42A261 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 162, 97)
RGB Percent 25%, 63%, 38%
RYB 66.0, 138.57, 162.0
CMYK 59, 0, 40, 36
CMY 59, 0, 40
HSL hsl(139, 42%, 45%)
HSLA hsl(139, 42%, 45%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(139, 59, 64)
XYZ 17.32, 27.86, 15.77
Hex8 Value #42A261FF
Decimal Value 4366945
Octal Value 20521141
Binary Value 1000010,10100010,1100001
Android 4282557025 / 0xff42a261
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(139, 42%, 45%)
xyY 0.284, 0.457, 27.86
YIQ 125.886, -36.3219, -40.532
LMS 22.1, 35.2, 15.94
CieLAB 59.76, -43.09, 25.59
CieLUV : LCHuv 59.76, -42.16, 39.84
CieLCH : LCHab 59.76, 50.12, 149.3
Hunter Lab 52.78, -33.8, 19.23
YUV 125.886, -14.23, -52.54
YDbDr 125.886, -43.44, 113.86
YCbCr 124.11, 113.68, 90.48
YCoCg 121.75, 81.5, 40.25
YPbPr 125.89, -16.3, -42.71
Munsell Color System 11633.42 236.34/144.89

#42A261 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42A261 as Background:

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

John Wooden
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#42A261 as Text Color:

Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.

Stephen Covey
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#42A261 as Text Shadow:

The great successful men of the world have used their imagination. They think ahead and create their mental picture in all its details, filling in here, adding a little there, altering this a bit and that a bit, but steadily building - steadily building.

Robert Collier
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#42A261 as Linear Gradient:

We've all heard that we have to learn from our mistakes, but I think it's more important to learn from successes. If you learn only from your mistakes, you are inclined to learn only errors.

Norman Vincent Peale
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42A261?

RGB Value for #42A261 is rgb(66, 162, 97).

What is the RGB percentage of #42A261?

RGB percentage for #42A261 is 25% Red 63% Green 38% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42A261?

CMYK Color Model of #42A261 is 59 Cyan 0 Magenta 40 Yellow 36 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42A261?

HSL Value of #42A261 is 139°(degrees) Hue 42 Saturation 45 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42A261?

HSV Value of #42A261 is 139 Hue 59 Saturation 64 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42A261?

XYZ Color Model of #42A261 is 17.32, 27.86, 15.77.