Green Blue Color – #42b395: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Green Blue color hex code is #42b395, and it is composed of 26% red, 70% green and 58% blue.
Green Blue is a light, bright, and cool color at 63% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Green Blue color (#42b395) against dark backgrounds.

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Green Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Green Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #42b395 |
| RGB | rgb(66,179,149) |
| HSL | hsl(164,46.1%,48%) |
| CMYK | 63, 0, 17, 30 |
| HSV | 164, 63, 70 |
| RGB % | 26, 70, 58 |
| XYZ | 23.8, 35.6, 34 |
| LAB | 66.2, -39.2, 6.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 63% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.59 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.11 (passes WCAG AA) |
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