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Lime Green

Hex Code #4ED742

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4ED742, historically referred to as Lime Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 31% red, 84% green, and 26% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 78, Green: 215, and Blue: 66. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4ED742. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 115°, a saturation of 65%, and a lightness index of 55%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 84%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4ED742 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)78, 215, 66
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)115°, 65%, 55%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)115°, 69%, 84%
CSS Valuergb(78, 215, 66)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.89:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background11.12:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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