#42a577 color: Linoleum Green
#42a577 is rgb(66, 165, 119) in RGB and oklch(65.093% 0.11632 160.28) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Emerald
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- ≈ Jade
- emerald-600
- Black 35%
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About #42a577
#42a577 is a bright emerald color. In OKLCH it has 65.1% lightness, 0.116 chroma and a hue of 160°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.05:1 contrast and black text 6.88:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Linoleum Green (#3aa372). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is emerald-600.
Lighter: #42a577 mixed with white
Darker: #42a577 mixed with black
Calmer: #42a577 with less saturation
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Questions about #42a577
What color is #42a577?
#42a577 is bright emerald. The closest named color is Linoleum Green. In RGB it is rgb(66, 165, 119), in HSL hsl(152.12, 42.86%, 45.29%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.093% 0.11632 160.28).
What colors go well with #42a577?
The complementary color of #42a577 is #be72a5. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #779e4e and #00a59f. The triadic partners are #8286d5 and #cb7557.
Is white or black text more readable on #42a577?
Black text reads better on #42a577: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 and black gives 6.88:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #42a577 a warm or cool color?
#42a577 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 160 degrees, its lightness 65.1% and its chroma 0.116.