#60A080 color
The hex color #60A080 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 37.6% red, 62.7% green and 50.2% blue (96, 160, 128).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 25% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Yoda (#53A079), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.84:1).
#60A080 color codes
| HEX | #60A080 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(96, 160, 128) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(37.6%, 62.7%, 50.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 25%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 40%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 20%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.95, -28.01, 10.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.95, 29.84, 159.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.289, 29.186, 24.929) | |
| Decimal | 6332544 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #60A080, 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 #60A080 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #60A080 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.84:1 | 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 #60A080 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9e977eProtanopia
no red cones#949082Deuteranopia
no green cones#51a097Tritanopia
no blue cones#939393Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #60a080; }
.text { color: #60a080; }
.border { border: 2px solid #60a080; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(96 160 128 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #60a080, #60a0a0); }
Similar colors
#53a079Yoda#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#6fa77aPrimavera#76ad83Green Goddess#6db083Lily Pads#679b6aLeafy#55b492Electra#29ab87Herbal
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #60A080?
- #60A080 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Yoda. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #60A080?
- The RGB value is 96, 160, 128: 96 red, 160 green and 128 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #60A080?
- The complementary color is #A06080, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #60A080?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.84:1 and white text 3.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.