#42C583

A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Mediumseagreen.

About #42C583

The hex code #42C583 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumseagreen. In the RGB color space, it consists of 66 red, 197 green, and 131 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 66% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow, and 23% 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#42C583
RGB66, 197, 131
HSL149.8°, 53.0%, 51.6%
CMYK66%, 0%, 34%, 23%
HSV149.8°, 66.5%, 77.3%
LAB71.4, -50.7, 23.0
XYZ26.3, 42.7, 28.3
Decimal4375939

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.55:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.12:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #42C583; }
.text-color { color: #42C583; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #42C583; }

Similar Colors

Mediumseagreen
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