#42C950 Hex Color Code

#42C950

The Hexadecimal Color #42C950 is a contrast shade of Lime Green. #42C950 RGB value is rgb(66, 201, 80). RGB Color Model of #42C950 consists of 25% red, 78% green and 31% blue. HSL color Mode of #42C950 has 126°(degrees) Hue, 56% Saturation and 52% Lightness. #42C950 color has an wavelength of 540.66667nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42C950 is #66CC66. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42C950 is #4C5. The Closest Color to #42C950 is #32CD32. Official Name of #42C950 Hex Code is Emerald. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42C950 is 67 Cyan 0 Magenta 60 Yellow 21 Black and #42C950 CMY is 67, 0, 60. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42C950 is hsl(126,56,52, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(126, 67, 79). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42C950 is 24.58, 43.51, 14.69.
Hex8 Value of #42C950 is #42C950FF. Decimal Value of #42C950 is 4376912 and Octal Value of #42C950 is 20544520. Binary Value of #42C950 is 1000010, 11001001, 1010000 and Android of #42C950 is 4282566992 / 0xff42c950. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42C950 is 0.297, 0.526, 0.526 and YIQ Color Space of #42C950 is 146.841, -41.5692, -66.2077. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42C950 is 34.32, 56.65, 15.11. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42C950 is 71.9, -60.32, 48.97. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42C950 is 71.9, -57.51, 69.68. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42C950 is 71.9, 77.7, 140.93. Hunter Lab variable of #42C950 is 65.96, -48.92, 32.97.

#42C950 - Emerald Color Image
#42C950 - Emerald Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42C950

RGB Percentages of #42C950

25%
78%
31%

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 #42C950

25.88%
73.85%
78.82%

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 #42C950

67%
0%
60%
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 #42C950

To get 25% Saturated #42C950 Color, you need to convert the hex color #42C950 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 #42C950 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 #42C950

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 #42C950

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 #42C950

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 #42C950 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42C950 to it's the darkest color.

#42C950 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 201, 80)
RGB Percent 25%, 78%, 31%
RYB 66.0, 188.32, 201.0
CMYK 67, 0, 60, 21
CMY 67, 0, 60
HSL hsl(126, 56%, 52%)
HSLA hsl(126, 56%, 52%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(126, 67, 79)
XYZ 24.58, 43.51, 14.69
Hex8 Value #42C950FF
Decimal Value 4376912
Octal Value 20544520
Binary Value 1000010,11001001,1010000
Android 4282566992 / 0xff42c950
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(126, 56%, 52%)
xyY 0.297, 0.526, 43.508
YIQ 146.841, -41.5692, -66.2077
LMS 34.32, 56.65, 15.11
CieLAB 71.9, -60.32, 48.97
CieLUV : LCHuv 71.9, -57.51, 69.68
CieLCH : LCHab 71.9, 77.7, 140.93
Hunter Lab 65.96, -48.92, 32.97
YUV 146.841, -32.91, -70.93
YDbDr 146.841, -100.54, 153.7
YCbCr 142.11, 94.87, 77.35
YCoCg 137.0, 73.0, 64.0
YPbPr 146.84, -37.72, -57.66
Munsell Color System 12377.86 299.43/133.69

#42C950 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42C950 as Background:

How often God takes away our consolations, that we may only love Him for Himself; and reveals our sinfulness, that we may better appreciate the completeness of his salvation!

F.B. Meyer
<p style="background: #42C950">…</p>

#42C950 as Text Color:

NEIGHBOR, n. One whom we are commanded to love as ourselves, and who does all he knows how to make us disobedient.

Ambrose Bierce
<p style="color: #42C950">…</p>

#42C950 as Text Shadow:

I love you when you bow in your mosque, kneel in your temple, pray in your church. For you and I are sons of one religion, and it is the spirit.

Khalil Gibran
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42C950">…</p>

#42C950 as Linear Gradient:

When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.

Nora Ephron
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42C950)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42C950?

RGB Value for #42C950 is rgb(66, 201, 80).

What is the RGB percentage of #42C950?

RGB percentage for #42C950 is 25% Red 78% Green 31% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42C950?

CMYK Color Model of #42C950 is 67 Cyan 0 Magenta 60 Yellow 21 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42C950?

HSL Value of #42C950 is 126°(degrees) Hue 56 Saturation 52 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42C950?

HSV Value of #42C950 is 126 Hue 67 Saturation 79 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42C950?

XYZ Color Model of #42C950 is 24.58, 43.51, 14.69.