#42CC42
A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Limegreen.
About #42CC42
At its core, #42CC42 is a medium and moderate hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Limegreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 204, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 68% cyan, 0% magenta, 68% yellow, and 20% black. The HSL representation is 120.0° hue, 57.5% saturation, and 52.9% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42CC42
RGB66, 204, 66
HSL120.0°, 57.5%, 52.9%
CMYK68%, 0%, 68%, 20%
HSV120.0°, 67.6%, 80.0%
LAB72.7, -62.8, 55.8
XYZ24.8, 44.7, 12.5
Decimal4377666
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.11:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.95:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.46:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42CC42;
}
.text-color {
color: #42CC42;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42CC42;
}