#42E2A0
A medium, vivid green closely aligning with Mediumseagreen.
About #42E2A0
The precise color #42E2A0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumseagreen. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 226, 160).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 71% C, 0% M, 29% Y, and 11% K. 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#42E2A0
RGB66, 226, 160
HSL155.2°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK71%, 0%, 29%, 11%
HSV155.2°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB80.8, -56.1, 20.6
XYZ35.8, 58.1, 42.6
Decimal4383392
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.66:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.62:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.59:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.73:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42E2A0;
}
.text-color {
color: #42E2A0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42E2A0;
}