#42A85F
A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Mediumseagreen.
About #42A85F
The hex code #42A85F represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumseagreen. In the RGB color space, it consists of 66 red, 168 green, and 95 blue.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 61% C, 0% M, 43% Y, and 34% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42A85F
RGB66, 168, 95
HSL137.1°, 43.6%, 45.9%
CMYK61%, 0%, 43%, 34%
HSV137.1°, 60.7%, 65.9%
LAB61.6, -45.9, 29.1
XYZ18.3, 30.0, 15.6
Decimal4368479
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.00:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
7.00:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.87:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.95:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42A85F;
}
.text-color {
color: #42A85F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42A85F;
}