#009242
A dark, vivid green closely aligning with Forestgreen.
About #009242
The hex code #009242 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Its closest recognized web color is Forestgreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 0, 146, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 100% C, 0% M, 55% Y, and 43% K. The HSL representation is 147.1° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 28.6% lightness.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#009242
RGB0, 146, 66
HSL147.1°, 100.0%, 28.6%
CMYK100%, 0%, 55%, 43%
HSV147.1°, 100.0%, 57.3%
LAB52.9, -51.4, 33.0
XYZ11.3, 21.0, 8.6
Decimal37442
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.05:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.19:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.87:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.41:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #009242;
}
.text-color {
color: #009242;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #009242;
}