#57AF42
A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Forestgreen.
About #57AF42
The hex code #57AF42 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Forestgreen. Its digital footprint relies on 87 parts red, 175 parts green, and 66 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 50% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 62% Yellow, and 31% 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. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#57AF42
RGB87, 175, 66
HSL108.4°, 45.2%, 47.3%
CMYK50%, 0%, 62%, 31%
HSV108.4°, 62.3%, 68.6%
LAB64.2, -47.2, 46.7
XYZ20.2, 33.1, 10.5
Decimal5746498
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.76:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.62:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.64:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.47:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #57AF42;
}
.text-color {
color: #57AF42;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #57AF42;
}