#42D342
A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Limegreen.
About #42D342
The precise color #42D342 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Limegreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 211, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 69% cyan and 0% magenta inks. The HSL representation is 120.0° hue, 62.2% saturation, and 54.3% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42D342
RGB66, 211, 66
HSL120.0°, 62.2%, 54.3%
CMYK69%, 0%, 69%, 17%
HSV120.0°, 68.7%, 82.7%
LAB74.9, -65.1, 58.1
XYZ26.5, 48.1, 13.0
Decimal4379458
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.98:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.63:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.89:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.04:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42D342;
}
.text-color {
color: #42D342;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42D342;
}