#42C940 Hex Color Code

#42C940

The Hexadecimal Color #42C940 is a contrast shade of Lime Green. #42C940 RGB value is rgb(66, 201, 64). RGB Color Model of #42C940 consists of 25% red, 78% green and 25% blue. HSL color Mode of #42C940 has 119°(degrees) Hue, 56% Saturation and 52% Lightness. #42C940 color has an wavelength of 545.07407nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42C940 is #66CC66. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42C940 is #4C4. The Closest Color to #42C940 is #32CD32. Official Name of #42C940 Hex Code is Emerald. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42C940 is 67 Cyan 0 Magenta 68 Yellow 21 Black and #42C940 CMY is 67, 0, 68. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42C940 is hsl(119,56,52, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(119, 68, 79). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42C940 is 24.06, 43.3, 11.94.
Hex8 Value of #42C940 is #42C940FF. Decimal Value of #42C940 is 4376896 and Octal Value of #42C940 is 20544500. Binary Value of #42C940 is 1000010, 11001001, 1000000 and Android of #42C940 is 4282566976 / 0xff42c940. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42C940 is 0.303, 0.546, 0.546 and YIQ Color Space of #42C940 is 145.017, -36.4284, -71.1869. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42C940 is 34.29, 56.65, 12.4. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42C940 is 71.76, -61.98, 55.58. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42C940 is 71.76, -58.0, 75.56. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42C940 is 71.76, 83.25, 138.12. Hunter Lab variable of #42C940 is 65.8, -49.89, 35.3.

#42C940 - Emerald Color Image
#42C940 - Emerald Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42C940

RGB Percentages of #42C940

25%
78%
25%

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 #42C940

25.1%
78.82%
78.04%

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 #42C940

67%
0%
68%
21%

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 #42C940

To get 25% Saturated #42C940 Color, you need to convert the hex color #42C940 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 #42C940 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 #42C940

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 #42C940

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 #42C940

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 #42C940 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42C940 to it's the darkest color.

#42C940 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 201, 64)
RGB Percent 25%, 78%, 25%
RYB 64.0, 201.0, 199.0
CMYK 67, 0, 68, 21
CMY 67, 0, 68
HSL hsl(119, 56%, 52%)
HSLA hsl(119, 56%, 52%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(119, 68, 79)
XYZ 24.06, 43.3, 11.94
Hex8 Value #42C940FF
Decimal Value 4376896
Octal Value 20544500
Binary Value 1000010,11001001,1000000
Android 4282566976 / 0xff42c940
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(119, 56%, 52%)
xyY 0.303, 0.546, 43.299
YIQ 145.017, -36.4284, -71.1869
LMS 34.29, 56.65, 12.4
CieLAB 71.76, -61.98, 55.58
CieLUV : LCHuv 71.76, -58.0, 75.56
CieLCH : LCHab 71.76, 83.25, 138.12
Hunter Lab 65.8, -49.89, 35.3
YUV 145.017, -39.89, -69.33
YDbDr 145.017, -121.87, 150.23
YCbCr 140.54, 87.84, 78.49
YCoCg 133.0, 65.0, 68.0
YPbPr 145.02, -45.72, -56.36
Munsell Color System 12365.86 335.48/130.74

#42C940 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42C940 as Background:

The world is perfect. As you question your mind, this becomes more and more obvious. Mind changes, and as a result, the world changes. A clear mind heals everything that needs to be healed. It can never be fooled into believing that there is one speck out of order.

Byron Katie
<p style="background: #42C940">…</p>

#42C940 as Text Color:

I believe the greatest gift I can conceive of having from anyone is to be seen by them, heard by them, to be understood and touched by them.

Virginia Satir
<p style="color: #42C940">…</p>

#42C940 as Text Shadow:

I stayed in submission to my husband, and he allowed me to do anything I wanted to. I felt like I was lucky to have that kind of romance.

June Carter Cash
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42C940">…</p>

#42C940 as Linear Gradient:

Sometimes when I look at you, I feel I'm gazing at a distant star. It's dazzling, but the light is from tens of thousands of years ago. Maybe the star doesn't even exist any more. Yet sometimes that light seems more real to me than anything.

Haruki Murakami
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42C940)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42C940?

RGB Value for #42C940 is rgb(66, 201, 64).

What is the RGB percentage of #42C940?

RGB percentage for #42C940 is 25% Red 78% Green 25% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42C940?

CMYK Color Model of #42C940 is 67 Cyan 0 Magenta 68 Yellow 21 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42C940?

HSL Value of #42C940 is 119°(degrees) Hue 56 Saturation 52 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42C940?

HSV Value of #42C940 is 119 Hue 68 Saturation 79 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42C940?

XYZ Color Model of #42C940 is 24.06, 43.3, 11.94.