Information about #42782D color

#42782D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #42782D is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 120, 45) (25.9% red, 47.1% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 21 / 0 / 29 / 53 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#42782D is a clearly saturated zesty chartreuse that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lucky Break (#3E762D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bilbao (#3E8027) and John Deere Green (#367C2B).

In RGB terms — rgb(66, 120, 45) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #42782D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. No one has named #42782D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#42782D color variations

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#42782D 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 #42782D

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

Lucky Break color link
Lucky Break

#3E762D

Bilbao color link
Bilbao

#3E8027

Topspin color link
Topspin

#427120

Sap Green color link
Sap Green

#507D2A

La Palma color link
La Palma

#428929

Kermit color link
Kermit

#368136

Green Cola color link
Green Cola

#4C721D

Green Leaf color link
Green Leaf

#526B2D

Wimbledon color link
Wimbledon

#536D33

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42782D
  • RGB66, 120, 45
  • CMYK21, 0, 29, 53
  • CSSrgb(66, 120, 45)
  • HSL103°, 45%, 32%
  • HSL Precise103.2°, 45.455%, 32.353%
  • HSV103°, 63%, 47%
  • HSB103°, 63%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.471, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.471, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.471, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID42782D
  • DECIMAL ID4356141
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01