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What color is 42A27D?

The RGB color code for color number #42A27D is RGB(66, 162, 125). In the RGB color model, #42A27D has a red value of 66, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 59.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 22.8% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 156.9° (degrees), 42.1 % saturation, and 44.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #42A27D has a hue of 156.9° (degrees), 59.3 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.



Color 42A27D is cool or warm?

Color 42A27D is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #42A27D? (For interior and product design)

42A27D has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#42A27D

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #42A27D with dark and light Color




Is #42A27D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 42A27D meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #42A27D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(66, 162, 125)
Red
66 (25.9%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
59.26%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
22.84%
Key
36.47%

HSL

HSL(156.88deg, 42.1 %, 44.7 %)

Hue
156.88°
Saturation
42.11 %.
Lightness
44.71 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 121, 116)
Red
51 (20.0%)
Yellow
121 (47.4%)
Blue
116 (45.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
156.88°
Saturation
59.26 %.
Brightness / Value
63.53 %.

HWB

H: 156.88°

W: 25.88 %

B: 36.47 %

XYZ

X : 18.87

Y : 28.48

Z : 23.9

YXY

Y1 : 28.48

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 74.12%

M : 36.47%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 28.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.7G 5.9/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 60.32

A : -37.28

B : 10.93

CIE-Lch

L : 60.32

C : 38.85

H : 163.66

CIE-Luv

L : 60.32

U : -40.83

V : 20.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.37

A : -30.28

B : 10.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #42A27D


Here are the colors similar to 42A27D. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#29AB87
Jungle Green
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#00A877
Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#009F6B
Green (NCS)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#5FA778
Shiny Shamrock
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 42A27D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 42A27D.


#50A684
PANTONE 7723 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#00A376
PANTONE 2242 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#00AB84
PANTONE Green C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#009B77
PANTONE 3278 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 42A27D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 42A27D.


#5DA07A
BS 16-E-53 - Seafarer
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#40925E
BS 16-D-43 - Green
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #42A27D


Here are the paint colors similar to 42A27D. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 42A27D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #42A27D to Benjamin Moore


#3BA681
Island Getaway (593)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#51A07A
Scotch Plains Green (587)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#009E75
Cabana Green (2039-30)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#009F7E
St. Patrick (2044-30)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 42A27D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #42A27D to Behr


#429B77
Dancing Jewel (MQ6-42)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#4EA77D
Shamrock Green (P420-5)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#26AD8D
Enchanted Wells (P430-5)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#539B6A
Solitary Tree (P410-6)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 42A27D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #42A27D to Dunn-Edwards


#4FA183
Inspiration Peak (DE 5691)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#009D7D
Tropical Kelp (DE 5698)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#5EAB81
Green Tourmaline (DET 524)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#009A70
Rain Forest (DE 5684)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 42A27D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #42A27D to PPG Paints


#52A786
Laurel Wreath (PPG1228-5)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#00A483
Congo Green (PPG1229-6)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#529D6E
Basil Pesto (PPG1226-6)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#64A281
Plumosa (PPG1132-5)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 42A27D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #42A27D to Sherwin Williams


#57AA80
Julep (SW 6746)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#019D6E
Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#53A38F
Jargon Jade (SW 6753)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#68A678
Eco Green (SW 6739)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 42A27D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #42A27D to Valspar


#46AC79
Divot (6003-10B)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#629C80
Salamander (6001-8B)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#199D67
Cosmic Green (6003-10C)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#42A27D color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



42A27D
Jungle Green*

A24267
Medium Ruby*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #42A27D?

Color that best contrast with #42A27D is #A24267, color name is Medium Ruby*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #42A27D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #42A27D is #A24267, color name is Medium Ruby*.





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