Color #42E674 Color / Colour Code #42E674
This page shows the hex color code for color #42e674 (#42E674). The colour is a green tone with 77% saturation and 58% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #42E674 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#42E674 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 108, 138, and 168 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 138, 258, and 18 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #42E674
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 138 and saturation at 77%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 138 to 183 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 138 with its complement at 318 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #42E674
Lightness variations at hue 138 and 77% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #42E674
Design Use Cases for #42E674
Vibrant Brand Color
#42E674 has a strong 77% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 58% lightness, #42E674 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#42E674 falls in the green range (hue 138). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #42E674 (hue 138) to its complement at hue 318. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 168. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #42e674, #e641b5);
CSS Code for #42E674
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About Color #42E674 (#42E674)
#42E674 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 66 red, 230 green, and 116 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 138 degrees with 77% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #42E674 is 168/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 71% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #42E674 against white is 1.64:1 and against black is 12.80:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.80:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E641B5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #42E674. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #62E641 and #41E6C5, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #42E674?
- #42E674 is Color #42E674, a green color (colour) with RGB(66, 230, 116), HSL(138, 77%, 58%), and CMYK(71%, 0%, 50%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 168/255.
- Is #42E674 accessible for text?
- Against white, #42E674 has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.80:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #42E674?
- The complementary colour is #E641B5 (hue 318). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #62E641 and #41E6C5. The triadic palette adds #7341E6 and #E67341 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #42E674 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #42e674; or rgb(66, 230, 116); or hsl(138, 77%, 58%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 138 77% 58%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.