#42C549
A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Limegreen.
About #42C549
The hex code #42C549 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Designers often compare it to the standard color Limegreen. In the RGB color space, it consists of 66 red, 197 green, and 73 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 66% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 63% Yellow, and 23% Black. 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42C549
RGB66, 197, 73
HSL123.2°, 53.0%, 51.6%
CMYK66%, 0%, 63%, 23%
HSV123.2°, 66.5%, 77.3%
LAB70.6, -59.7, 50.5
XYZ23.4, 41.6, 13.1
Decimal4375881
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.25:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.31:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.15:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.92:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42C549;
}
.text-color {
color: #42C549;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42C549;
}