#418D6F color
The hex color #418D6F is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.5% red, 55.3% green and 43.5% blue (65, 141, 111).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 37% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 54% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Illuminati Green (#419168), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.26:1).
#418D6F color codes
| HEX | #418D6F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(65, 141, 111) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.5%, 55.3%, 43.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 37%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 54%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 0%, 21%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.3, -31.09, 8.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.3, 32.35, 163.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.573, 21.32, 18.383) | |
| Decimal | 4296047 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #418D6F, 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 #418D6F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.26:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #418D6F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.26:1 | Pass | 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 #418D6F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8a846dProtanopia
no red cones#7f7c71Deuteranopia
no green cones#248d85Tritanopia
no blue cones#7f7f7fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #418d6f; }
.text { color: #418d6f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #418d6f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(65 141 111 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #418d6f, #41858d); }
Similar colors
#419168Illuminati Green#1b8a6bElf#1e9167Viridian#039578Pool Table#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#018466Shadows of Time#11875dPrimal Green#009a70Rainforest
Closest common color name: Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #418D6F?
- #418D6F is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Illuminati Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #418D6F?
- The RGB value is 65, 141, 111: 65 red, 141 green and 111 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #418D6F?
- The complementary color is #8D415F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #418D6F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.26:1 and white text 3.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.