Information about #427A24 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #427A24 is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(66, 122, 36) — 25.9% red, 47.8% green, 14.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 22 / 0 / 34 / 52. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated yellow-green, #427A24 holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bilbao (#3E8027). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Topspin (#427120) and Lucky Break (#3E762D).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(66, 122, 36)), which gives #427A24 its character. If you plan to put text on a #427A24 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. No one has named #427A24 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#427A24 color variations

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#427A24 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 #427A24

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

Bilbao color link
Bilbao

#3E8027

Topspin color link
Topspin

#427120

Lucky Break color link
Lucky Break

#3E762D

Green Cola color link
Green Cola

#4C721D

Sap Green color link
Sap Green

#507D2A

La Palma color link
La Palma

#428929

Kermit color link
Kermit

#368136

High Country color link
High Country

#406326

Green Leaf color link
Green Leaf

#526B2D

#427A24 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#427A24
  • RGB66, 122, 36
  • CMYK22, 0, 34, 52
  • HSL99°, 54%, 31%
  • HSL Precise99.07°, 54.43%, 30.98%
  • HSV99°, 70%, 48%
  • HSB99°, 70%, 48%
  • HEX ID427A24
  • DECIMAL ID4356644
  • 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 RGB47.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.1%
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