#42D307
A medium, vivid green closely aligning with Limegreen.
About #42D307
Visually, #42D307 is defined as a vivid 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, 211, and 7.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 69% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 97% Yellow, and 17% 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. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42D307
RGB66, 211, 7
HSL102.6°, 93.6%, 42.7%
CMYK69%, 0%, 97%, 17%
HSV102.6°, 96.7%, 82.7%
LAB74.7, -68.0, 72.3
XYZ25.6, 47.8, 8.1
Decimal4379399
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.99:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.55:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.90:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.97:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42D307;
}
.text-color {
color: #42D307;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42D307;
}