#42A956
Green
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RGB
HSL
About #42A956 Green
#42A956 is a green color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 169 green, and 86 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 132°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 46%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #42A956 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
132°
Hue
44%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Green
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42A956 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42A956 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42A956 on White
Contrast Ratio2.98:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42A956 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.04:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42A956 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42A956 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 169, 86) |
| HSL | hsl(132, 44%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 169, 86 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 66.3%, 33.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 61%, 0%, 49%, 34% |
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