Color: #42A17C
#42A17C Color Information
#42A17C is a light color. The closest websafe version is #42A17C. A complement of this color would be #A34368, perceived brightness is 0.50, and the grayscale version is #717171.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 157°,a saturation of 42%, and a lightness of 45%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 157°, a saturation of 59%, and a value of 63%.
In a RGB color space, #42A17C is composed of 26% red, 63% green and 49% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 37% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 27.98, x: 0.2925, and y: 0.4312.
Color Code #42A17C
Shades of Color #42A17C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #42A17C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #42A17C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #42A17C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #42A17C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 157°, a saturation of 42%, and a lightness of 45%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 157°, a saturation of 59%, and a value of 63%.
- HEX: #42A17C
- RGB: rgb(66, 161, 124)
- HSL: hsl(157, 42%, 45%)
- HSV: hsv(157, 59%, 63%)
- CMYK: 59.00% cyan, 0.00% magenta, 23.00% yellow, 37.00% black
- XYZ: 18.98, 27.98, 17.93
- Yxy: 27.98, 0.2925, 0.4312
- Hunter Lab: 59.87, -36.17, 10.58
- CIE-Lab: 59.87, -36.17, 10.58
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 18.98, Y: 27.98, Z: 17.93. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 27.98, x: 0.2925, and y: 0.4312.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 59.87, a: -36.17, and b: 10.58. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 59.87, a: -36.17, and b: 10.58.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #42A17C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #42A17C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #42A17C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #42A17C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #42A17C
The complementary color of #42A17C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #42A17C
/* Using HEX */ body { background-color: #42a17c; }
/* Using RGB */ body { background-color: rgb(66, 161, 124); }
/* Using RGB with opacity */ body { background-color: rgba(66, 161, 124, 0.5); }
/* Using HSL */ body { background-color: hsl(157, 42%, 45%); }
/* Text color */ p { color: #42a17c; }
/* Box shadow */ div { box-shadow: 4px 4px #42a17c; }
/* Border color */ .box { border: 4px solid #42a17c; }
/* Text shadow */ h1 { color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #42a17c; }
/* Background with text */ div { background: #42a17c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
HTML Examples of #42A17C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #42a17c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(66, 161, 124); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(66, 161, 124, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(157, 42%, 45%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #42a17c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #42a17c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color --> <div style="border: 4px solid #42a17c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow --> <h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #42a17c;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
<!-- Background with text --> <div style="background: #42a17c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> #42A17C </div>
Related Colors of #42A17C
These colors are similar to #42A17C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.