Information about #42791D color

#42791D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42791D belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 121, 29) (25.9% red, 47.5% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 22 / 0 / 36 / 53 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated chartreuse, #42791D holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Seaweed Green (#437C17). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Topspin (#427120) and Green Cola (#4C721D).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(66, 121, 29)), which gives #42791D its character. If you plan to put text on a #42791D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#42791D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#42791D 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 #42791D

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

Topspin color link
Topspin

#427120

Green Cola color link
Green Cola

#4C721D

Bilbao color link
Bilbao

#3E8027

Lucky Break color link
Lucky Break

#3E762D

Sap Green color link
Sap Green

#507D2A

La Palma color link
La Palma

#428929

High Country color link
High Country

#406326

Tree Green color link
Tree Green

#2A7E19

Green Leaf color link
Green Leaf

#526B2D

Camo Green color link
Camo Green

#526525

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42791D
  • RGB66, 121, 29
  • CMYK22, 0, 36, 53
  • CSSrgb(66, 121, 29)
  • HSL96°, 61%, 29%
  • HSL Precise95.87°, 61.333%, 29.412%
  • HSV96°, 76%, 47%
  • HSB96°, 76%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.475, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.475, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.475, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID42791D
  • DECIMAL ID4356381
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers9 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01