Green

The color #42CD5D is a green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 205, 93 and HSL values of 132°, 58%, 53%.

Color Values for #42CD5D

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HEX:
#42CD5D
RGB:
rgb(66,205,93) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(132,58%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(68%, 0%, 55%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42CD5D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42CD5D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 80.4%
Blue: 36.5%

Contrast Analysis for #42CD5D

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 #42CD5D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42CD5D

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

Complementary Colors for #42CD5D

The complementary color for #42CD5D is #CD42B1. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42CD5D

The analogous colors for #42CD5D are #6BCD42 and #42CDA3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42CD5D

The triadic colors for #42CD5D are #5D42CD and #CD5D42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42CD5D

These are the darker variations of #42CD5D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35A44A and #287B38. This progression shows how #42CD5D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42CD5D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68D77D and #8EE19E. This progression shows how #42CD5D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42CD5D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42CD5D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42CD5D

Companies and brands that incorporate #42CD5D in their visual identity.

#42CD5D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42CD5D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42CD5D is a green with RGB values of 66, 205, 93 and HSL values of 132°, 58%, 53%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #42CD5D including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.