#42BD1D
A medium, vivid green closely aligning with Limegreen.
About #42BD1D
The hex code #42BD1D represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Designers often compare it to the standard color Limegreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 189, and 29.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 65% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 85% Yellow, and 26% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42BD1D
RGB66, 189, 29
HSL106.1°, 73.4%, 42.7%
CMYK65%, 0%, 85%, 26%
HSV106.1°, 84.7%, 74.1%
LAB67.8, -60.4, 63.0
XYZ20.7, 37.6, 7.3
Decimal4373789
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.46:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.53:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.25:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42BD1D;
}
.text-color {
color: #42BD1D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42BD1D;
}