Soft Shamrock is a medium, saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #42CC33, which equals rgb(66, 204, 51) in RGB and hsl(114, 60%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C68 M0 Y75 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#42CC33 - RGB
66, 204, 51 - HSL
114°, 60%, 50% - CMYK
68, 0, 75, 20 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Soft Shamrock
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.92:1. Its complementary color is #BD33CC.
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Soft Shamrock color codes
| HEX | #42CC33 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 204, 51) |
| HSL | hsl(114, 60%, 50%) |
| HSV | 114°, 75%, 80% |
| CMYK | 68%, 0%, 75%, 20% |
| Decimal | 4377651 |
Shades and tints of Soft Shamrock
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0F7DD - 100
#C0EEBB - 200
#A1E699 - 300
#81DD77 - 400
#62D555 - 500
#42CC33 - 600
#37AA2B - 700
#2C8822 - 800
#21661A - 900
#164411 - 950
#0B2209
Color harmonies for Soft Shamrock
- Complementary
#BD33CC≈ Soft Magenta - Analogous −30°
#8FCC33≈ Yellow Green - Analogous +30°
#33CC70≈ Soft Jade - Triadic +120°
#3342CC≈ Soft Blue - Triadic +240°
#CC3342≈ Soft Red - Split 150°
#7033CC≈ Soft Iris - Split 210°
#CC338F≈ Soft Raspberry
Contrast and accessibility of Soft Shamrock
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Soft Shamrock | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Soft Shamrock | Aa | 9.92:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Soft Shamrock
background-color: #42CC33;color: #42CC33;background-color: rgb(66, 204, 51);background-color: hsl(114, 60%, 50%);:root { --color-soft-shamrock: #42CC33; }class="bg-[#42CC33]"Colors similar to Soft Shamrock
- Soft Green
#33CC33 - Lime Green
#32CD32 - Soft Clover
#52CC33 - Soft Kelly
#33CC42 - Soft Leaf
#61CC33 - Medium Dark Bright Leaf
#49C115 - Soft Emerald
#33CC52 - Medium Dark Bright Clover
#38C115 - Kelly Green
#4CBB17 - Medium Light Soft Green
#54D454 - Medium Light Bright Green
#3EEA3E - Medium Dark Bright Fern
#5AC115
More green shades
- Palest Bright Shamrock
#D5FAD1 - Darkest Soft Shamrock
#0D290A - Very Dark Soft Shamrock
#184912 - Dark Soft Shamrock
#226A1B - Deep Soft Shamrock
#2D8B23 - Medium Dark Soft Shamrock
#38AB2B - Medium Light Soft Shamrock
#60D454 - Light Soft Shamrock
#7FDC74 - Pale Soft Shamrock
#9DE495 - Very Pale Soft Shamrock
#BBEDB6 - Palest Soft Shamrock
#D9F5D6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Soft Shamrock?
The HEX code for Soft Shamrock is #42CC33.
What is the RGB value of Soft Shamrock?
Soft Shamrock has an RGB value of 66, 204, 51 (rgb(66, 204, 51)). In HSL it is 114°, 60%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Soft Shamrock?
Use black text on Soft Shamrock. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 and black text has 9.92:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Soft Shamrock?
The complementary color of Soft Shamrock is #BD33CC. Analogous colors #8FCC33 and #33CC70 also pair well.