#42D749 Color Information

Hex color code: #42D749

A subtle green shade, #42D749 appears as (66, 215, 73) in RGB and (123°, 65%, 55%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Sea Green

HEX

#42D749

RGB

66, 215, 73

HSL

123°, 65%, 55%

CMYK

69%, 0%, 66%, 16%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #42D749;
background-color: #42D749;
border-color: #42D749;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #42D749;
border: 2px solid #42D749;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#42D749]
text-[#42D749]
border-[#42D749]
shadow-[0_0_10px_42D749]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #42D749, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #42D749; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #42D749; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #42D749; background-color: #42D74915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42D74920; border-left: 4px solid #42D749; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #42D749; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #42D749 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 215, 73

Red: 66 / Green: 215 / Blue: 73

HSL

123°, 65%, 55%

Hue: 123° / Saturation: 65% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

69%, 0%, 66%, 16%

Cyan: 69% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 66% / Key: 16%

What color is #42D749?

#42D749 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D742CF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #42D749 to RGB:

rgb(66, 215, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #42D749 to HSL:

hsl(123, 65%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #42D749 to CMYK:

cmyk(69%, 0%, 66%, 16%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle green tone, #42D749 has RGB (66, 215, 73) and HSL (123°, 65%, 55%). Known for evoking nature and harmony, this green hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #42D749 is #D742CF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85D742.

Use #42D749 in CSS: color: #42D749 or background-color: #42D749. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #42D749

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 11.05:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42D749?

#42D749 is a subtle green color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #42D749?

#42D749 in RGB is (66, 215, 73) - 66 red, 215 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #42D749 in CSS?

Use #42D749 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #42D749?

#D742CF (complementary), #85D742 (analogous), and #24A82A (lighter shade) work well with #42D749.