Information about #42792A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42792A belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 121, 42) (25.9% red, 47.5% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 22 / 0 / 31 / 53 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#42792A presents itself as a confidently colored chartreuse — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lucky Break (#3E762D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bilbao (#3E8027) and John Deere Green (#367C2B).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(66, 121, 42)), which gives #42792A its character. If you plan to put text on a #42792A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. #42792A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#42792A color variations

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#42792A color harmonies

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

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

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.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #42792A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Lucky Break color link
Lucky Break

#3E762D

Bilbao color link
Bilbao

#3E8027

Topspin color link
Topspin

#427120

Sap Green color link
Sap Green

#507D2A

La Palma color link
La Palma

#428929

Green Cola color link
Green Cola

#4C721D

Kermit color link
Kermit

#368136

Green Leaf color link
Green Leaf

#526B2D

#42792A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42792A
  • RGB66, 121, 42
  • CMYK22, 0, 31, 53
  • HSL102°, 48%, 32%
  • HSL Precise101.772°, 48.466%, 31.961%
  • HSV102°, 65%, 47%
  • HSB102°, 65%, 47%
  • HEX ID42792A
  • DECIMAL ID4356394
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
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