#42AE59
Green
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RGB
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About #42AE59 Green
#42AE59 is a green color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 174 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 133°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 47%.
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 #42AE59 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
133°
Hue
45%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Green
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42AE59 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42AE59 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42AE59 on White
Contrast Ratio2.83:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42AE59 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.43:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42AE59 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42AE59 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 174, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(133, 45%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 174, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 68.2%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 62%, 0%, 49%, 32% |
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