#1D6D64 color
The hex color #1D6D64 is a dark, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.4% red, 42.7% green and 39.2% blue (29, 109, 100).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 58% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 73% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Pine Scented Lagoon (#066F6C), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.13:1).
#1D6D64 color codes
| HEX | #1D6D64 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(29, 109, 100) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.4%, 42.7%, 39.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 58%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 73%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 0%, 8%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.4, -25.82, -1.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.4, 25.89, 184.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.274, 12.118, 13.957) | |
| Decimal | 1928548 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1D6D64, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #1D6D64 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.13:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #1D6D64 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.13:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #1D6D64 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#676764Protanopia
no red cones#5c5e65Deuteranopia
no green cones#006f6aTritanopia
no blue cones#626262Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1d6d64; }
.text { color: #1d6d64; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1d6d64; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(29 109 100 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1d6d64, #1d4e6d); }
Similar colors
#066f6cPine Scented Lagoon#006663Peacock Pride#366d68Deep Pool Teal#276757Terrestrial#116356Philodendron#317362Nordic Forest#39766cGreen Sleeves#01796fPine Green
Questions
- What color is #1D6D64?
- #1D6D64 is a dark, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Pine Scented Lagoon. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1D6D64?
- The RGB value is 29, 109, 100: 29 red, 109 green and 100 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1D6D64?
- The complementary color is #6D1D26, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1D6D64?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.42:1 and white text 6.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.