Color: #42CD57
#42CD57 Color Information
#42CD57 is a light color. The closest websafe version is #42CD57. A complement of this color would be #CD42B8, perceived brightness is 0.59, and the grayscale version is #888888.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 129°,a saturation of 58%, and a lightness of 53%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 129°, a saturation of 68%, and a value of 80%.
In a RGB color space, #42CD57 is composed of 26% red, 80% green and 34% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68% cyan, 0% magenta, 58% yellow and 20% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 45.56, x: 0.3183, and y: 0.5321.
Color Code #42CD57
Shades of Color #42CD57
Shades are created by darkening the original color #42CD57 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 #42CD57
Tints are created by lightening the original color #42CD57 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 #42CD57 Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 129°, a saturation of 58%, and a lightness of 53%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 129°, a saturation of 68%, and a value of 80%.
- HEX: #42CD57
- RGB: rgb(66, 205, 87)
- HSL: hsl(129, 58%, 53%)
- HSV: hsv(129, 68%, 80%)
- CMYK: 68.00% cyan, 0.00% magenta, 58.00% yellow, 20.00% black
- XYZ: 27.25, 45.56, 12.81
- Yxy: 45.56, 0.3183, 0.5321
- Hunter Lab: 73.26, -56.61, 46.40
- CIE-Lab: 73.26, -56.61, 46.40
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 27.25, Y: 45.56, Z: 12.81. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 45.56, x: 0.3183, and y: 0.5321.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 73.26, a: -56.61, and b: 46.40. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 73.26, a: -56.61, and b: 46.40.
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 #42CD57
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #42CD57. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Split Complementary Colors of #42CD57
Split complementary colors are two colors adjacent to the complementary color of #42CD57. They create a balanced and visually appealing color scheme.
Monochromatic Colors of #42CD57
Monochromatic colors are variations of #42CD57, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #42CD57
The complementary color of #42CD57 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 #42CD57
/* Using HEX */ body { background-color: #42cd57; }
/* Using RGB */ body { background-color: rgb(66, 205, 87); }
/* Using RGB with opacity */ body { background-color: rgba(66, 205, 87, 0.5); }
/* Using HSL */ body { background-color: hsl(129, 58%, 53%); }
/* Text color */ p { color: #42cd57; }
/* Box shadow */ div { box-shadow: 4px 4px #42cd57; }
/* Border color */ .box { border: 4px solid #42cd57; }
/* Text shadow */ h1 { color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #42cd57; }
/* Background with text */ div { background: #42cd57; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
HTML Examples of #42CD57
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #42cd57; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(66, 205, 87); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(66, 205, 87, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(129, 58%, 53%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #42cd57;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #42cd57; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color --> <div style="border: 4px solid #42cd57; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow --> <h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #42cd57;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
<!-- Background with text --> <div style="background: #42cd57; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> #42CD57 </div>
Related Colors of #42CD57
These colors are similar to #42CD57, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.