Color swatch image showing #C0FF42 with RGB(192,255,66) values

#C0FF42 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C0FF42 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C0FF42 Color Information

#C0FF42 RGB value is (192, 255, 66). The hex color red value is 192, green is 255, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 80°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 0 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent.

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#C0FF42 Color Meaning

Color #C0FF42 electrifies the earth. #C0FF42 high-luminance yellow-green defies the muted expectations of its name, delivering nearly neon vibrancy with a botanical undertone. Color #C0FF42 shocks the visual field—not with red’s urgency, but with green’s unnatural intensity. Color #C0FF42 is the color of bio-luminescence, digital foliage, and experimental warning. Unlike traditional olives, color #C0FF42 was defined in early digital color systems (X11) to maximize screen visibility. Its extreme saturation triggers rapid eye movement, making #C0FF42 effective for safety highlights or gaming interfaces. Color #C0FF42 demands attention but frames #C0FF42 as energy, not danger. Culturally, #C0FF42 straddles sci-fi futurism and toxic ecology—think glowing algae blooms or VR jungles. Color #C0FF42 rarely appears in print due to pigment limitations, reinforcing its digital-native identity. When used sparingly against deep violets or charcoals, color #C0FF42 creates jarring yet harmonious contrast that feels both alien and alive.

Color Conversion

Convert #C0FF42 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#C0FF42
RGB
rgb(192, 255, 66)
HSL
hsl(80°, 100%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 0%, 74%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(80°, 74%, 100%)
XYZ
58.4816 83.1198 18.1157
Yxy
83.1198 0.3662 0.5204
Hunter Lab
91.1701 -17.3942 19.4527
CIE-Lab
93.0669 -44.8469 78.0458

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#C0FF42 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#C0FF42 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #C0FF42 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C0FF42 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#C0FF42

protanopia

#dbdc70

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C0FF42;

Text Color

color: #C0FF42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C0FF42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C0FF4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C0FF42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C0FF42 0%, #7dbb00 100%);

#C0FF42 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C0FF42 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.