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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#42E628 — Emerald
#42E628 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 112° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #42E628
- f3fdf1
- cef8c7
- a9f49d
- 84ef73
- 5fea49
- 3ae51f
- 2dbf16
- 239511
- 196b0d
- 0f4108
- 051703
Color schemes using #42E628
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#42E628 FAQ
What color is #42E628?
#42E628 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 112 degrees, 79% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #42E628?
#42E628 is rgb(66, 230, 40) in RGB, hsl(112, 79%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(71%, 0%, 83%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #42E628?
White text on this background reaches 1.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.58:1.
What colors go well with #42E628?
Its direct complement is #CD28E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6E28E6 and #E628A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.