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#42a159

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HEX#42a159
HEX8#42a159ff
RGBrgb(66, 161, 89)
CMYK[0.59,0,0.45,0.37]
Name#42a159
HCL[146.4,52.9,59.31]
oklab[0.63,-0.12,0.07]
Num4366681
HSI[133.42,0.37,0.41]
lab[59.31,-44.06,29.27]
Lighten
#7fca91
Darken
#245931
Saturate
#2bb84d
Desaturate
#598a65
Greyscale
#717171
Brighten
#75d48c

Color harmonies of #42a159

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#42a159
#5942a1
#a15942

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#42a159
#425aa1
#a1428a
#a18842

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#42a159
#53cb70
#65f688
#0e2113
#1f4c2a
#317642

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#42a159
#51a142
#42a146
#42a159
#42a16c
#42a17f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42a159
#4277a1
#a14251

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f2f8f3
#e4f2e7
#d7ebdb
#c9e4d0
#bcddc4
#aed7b8
#a1d0ac
#93c9a0
#86c394
#78bc88
#6bb57d
#5dae71
#50a865
#42a159

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#050c06
#09170d
#0e2313
#132e19
#183a20
#1c4526
#21512d
#265c33
#2a6839
#2f7340
#347f46
#398a4c
#3d9653
#42a159

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #42a159 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.244 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
6.474 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #42a159

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Use #42a159 in CSS

#42a159 as Background Color in CSS
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#42a159 as Text Color in CSS
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#42a159 as Border Color in CSS
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