Green

The color #42AE46 is a green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 174, 70 and HSL values of 122°, 45%, 47%.

Color Values for #42AE46

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HEX:
#42AE46
RGB:
rgb(66,174,70) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(122,45%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(62%, 0%, 60%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42AE46

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42AE46. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 68.2%
Blue: 27.5%

Contrast Analysis for #42AE46

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #42AE46

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42AE46

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #42AE46

The complementary color for #42AE46 is #AE42AA. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42AE46

The analogous colors for #42AE46 are #74AE42 and #42AE7B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42AE46

The triadic colors for #42AE46 are #4642AE and #AE4642. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42AE46

These are the darker variations of #42AE46. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #358B38 and #28682A. This progression shows how #42AE46 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42AE46

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68BE6B and #8ECE90. This progression shows how #42AE46. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42AE46

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42AE46. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42AE46

Companies and brands that incorporate #42AE46 in their visual identity.

#42AE46 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42AE46. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42AE46 is a green with RGB values of 66, 174, 70 and HSL values of 122°, 45%, 47%.

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