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What color is 42BD4D?

The RGB color code for color number #42BD4D is RGB(66, 189, 77). In the RGB color model, #42BD4D has a red value of 66, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 77. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 65.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 59.3% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 125.4° (degrees), 48.2 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #42BD4D has a hue of 125.4° (degrees), 65.1 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color 42BD4D is cool or warm?

Color 42BD4D is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #42BD4D? (For interior and product design)

42BD4D has an LRV of nearly 38. 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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#42BD4D

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #42BD4D with dark and light Color




Is #42BD4D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 42BD4D 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 #42BD4D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(66, 189, 77)
Red
66 (25.9%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
77 (30.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
65.08%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
59.26%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(125.37deg, 48.2 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
125.37°
Saturation
48.24 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 168, 107)
Red
48 (18.7%)
Yellow
168 (66.0%)
Blue
107 (42.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
125.37°
Saturation
65.08 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 125.37°

W: 25.88 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 21.78

Y : 38.09

Z : 13.23

YXY

Y1 : 38.09

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.52

CMY

C : 74.12%

M : 25.88%

Y : 69.80%


LRV

~ 38.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.4G 6.7/12.4

CIE-Lab

L : 68.09

A : -56.45

B : 45.93

CIE-Lch

L : 68.09

C : 72.78

H : 140.87

CIE-Luv

L : 68.09

U : -53.23

V : 64.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.72

A : -45

B : 30.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #42BD4D


Here are the colors similar to 42BD4D. 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.



#17BF3E
Bice Green
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#03C03C
Dark Pastel Green
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#74C365
Mantis
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#32CD32
Lime Green
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 42BD4D.


#2DC84D
PANTONE 2270 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#00BB31
PANTONE 2271 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#00B74F
PANTONE 7481 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#00C65E
PANTONE 2420 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 42BD4D.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 42BD4D.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 42BD4D.


#00B51A
RAL 6038 - Luminous Green
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 42BD4D.


#18AD53
BS 14-E-51 - Goblin
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


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#1DB954
Spotify Green
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #42BD4D


Here are the paint colors similar to 42BD4D. 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 42BD4D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #42BD4D to Benjamin Moore


#4EB245
Fresh Lime (2032-30)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#61B83E
Lucky Charm Green (2030-30)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#67B458
Paradise Valley (559)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 42BD4D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #42BD4D to Dunn-Edwards


#41B45C
Artificial Turf (DE 5635)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#74B560
Palm Tree (DE 5600)
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)
#6CB037
Leprechaun (DEA 126)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#6CCC7B
Snow Pea (DE 5634)
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 42BD4D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #42BD4D to PPG Paints


#6BC271
Bermuda Grass (PPG1225-6)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#79BE58
Green Pear (PPG1224-7)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#41A94F
Leap Frog (PPG1225-7)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#76A55B
Grassy Meadow (PPG1223-6)
ΔE - 9.79 (90.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 42BD4D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #42BD4D to Behr


#5EB56A
Lawn Party (P390-6)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#7DC683
Garden Stroll (P390-5)
ΔE - 8.84 (91.2% similar)
#73BD83
Winter Shamrock (P400-5)
ΔE - 9.38 (90.6% similar)
#4A9D5B
Clover Patch (P400-6)
ΔE - 10.77 (89.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 42BD4D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #42BD4D to Valspar


#64B169
Green Galore (6004-10B)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#69A934
Greenway (6005-10C)
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)
#77C27E
Jolt of Green (V024-2)
ΔE - 8.05 (92.0% similar)
#8BC063
Jaunty Green (6005-10B)
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 42BD4D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #42BD4D to Sherwin Williams


#7FAC6E
Organic Green (SW 6732)
ΔE - 10.37 (89.6% similar)
#99C285
Picnic (SW 6731)
ΔE - 11.99 (88.0% similar)
#68A678
Eco Green (SW 6739)
ΔE - 12.37 (87.6% similar)
#78B185
Frosted Emerald (SW 9035)
ΔE - 12.42 (87.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#42BD4D 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



42BD4D
Bice Green*

BD42B2
Byzantine*


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 #42BD4D?

Color that best contrast with #42BD4D is #BD42B2, color name is Byzantine*
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 #42BD4D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #42BD4D is #BD42B2, color name is Byzantine*.





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