#42DBA0
A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Mediumseagreen.
About #42DBA0
The hex code #42DBA0 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumseagreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 219, and 160.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 70% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 27% Yellow, and 14% Black. With a hue angle of 156.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the green spectrum.
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. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42DBA0
RGB66, 219, 160
HSL156.9°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK70%, 0%, 27%, 14%
HSV156.9°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB78.7, -53.4, 17.7
XYZ33.9, 54.4, 42.0
Decimal4381600
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.77:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.87:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.69:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.09:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42DBA0;
}
.text-color {
color: #42DBA0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42DBA0;
}