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#42BB3A color code is #42BB3A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #42bb3a.

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#42BB3A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #42BB3A is 0.3700. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.50:1 against white and 8.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#42BB3A on white2.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#42BB3A on black8.40:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #42BB3A2.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #42BB3A8.40:1AAA

#42BB3A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #42BB3A?+
The hex code for #42BB3A is #42BB3A. In RGB it's rgb(66, 187, 58), and in HSL it's hsl(116, 53%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #42BB3A?+
#42BB3A in RGB is (66, 187, 58). Written in CSS: rgb(66, 187, 58).
What is the CMYK value of #42BB3A?+
#42BB3A converts to CMYK(65%, 0%, 69%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #42BB3A.
Is #42bb3a a warm or cool color?+
#42BB3A (#42BB3A) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 116° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #42bb3a belong to?+
#42BB3A belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 116°, 53%, 48% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #42bb3a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#42BB3A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.5:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #42bb3a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #42BB3A (#42BB3A) is 368 C Pantone 368 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #42BB3A in design

Practical guidance for using #42bb3a (#42BB3A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#42BB3A (#42BB3A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #42BB3A (#42BB3A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#42BB3A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#42BB3A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.