#609692 color
The hex color #609692 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 37.6% red, 58.8% green and 57.3% blue (96, 150, 146).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 22% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Martian Cerulean (#57958B), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.27:1).
#609692 color codes
| HEX | #609692 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(96, 150, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(37.6%, 58.8%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 22%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 36%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 3%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.39, -18.78, -3.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.39, 19.11, 190.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.917, 26.373, 31.177) | |
| Decimal | 6330002 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #609692, 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 #609692 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.27:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #609692 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.27:1 | 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 #609692 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#909192Protanopia
no red cones#868993Deuteranopia
no green cones#4c9995Tritanopia
no blue cones#8c8c8cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #609692; }
.text { color: #609692; }
.border { border: 2px solid #609692; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(96 150 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #609692, #607f96); }
Similar colors
#57958bMartian Cerulean#5f9ea0Cadet Blue#4b9b93Lagoon#6d9292Juniper#67a195Emerald Oasis#75978fYucca#3c9992Sea#5ca0a7Atlas Cedar
Questions
- What color is #609692?
- #609692 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Martian Cerulean. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #609692?
- The RGB value is 96, 150, 146: 96 red, 150 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #609692?
- The complementary color is #966064, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #609692?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.27:1 and white text 3.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.