Information about #42BB16 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42BB16 belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 187, 22) (25.9% red, 73.3% green, 8.6% blue), or CMYK 47 / 0 / 65 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated zesty chartreuse, #42BB16 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Kelly Green (#4CBB17). Nearby in the Register you will also find Green Apple (#4CC417) and Harlequin Green (#46CB18).

The recipe behind #42BB16 is rgb(66, 187, 22), with green as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #42BB16 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #42BB16 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#42BB16 color variations

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

#42BB16 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 #42BB16

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

#42BB16 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42BB16
  • RGB66, 187, 22
  • CMYK47, 0, 65, 27
  • HSL104°, 79%, 41%
  • HSL Precise104°, 78.947%, 40.98%
  • HSV104°, 88%, 73%
  • HSB104°, 88%, 73%
  • HEX ID42BB16
  • DECIMAL ID4373270
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
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