#42A05F
A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Mediumseagreen.
About #42A05F
The precise color #42A05F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumseagreen. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 160 parts green, and 95 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 59% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 41% Yellow, and 37% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42A05F
RGB66, 160, 95
HSL138.5°, 41.6%, 44.3%
CMYK59%, 0%, 41%, 37%
HSV138.5°, 58.7%, 62.7%
LAB59.1, -42.6, 25.8
XYZ16.9, 27.1, 15.2
Decimal4366431
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.27:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.43:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.46:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42A05F;
}
.text-color {
color: #42A05F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42A05F;
}