#616E52 color
The hex color #616E52 is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38% red, 43.1% green and 32.2% blue (97, 110, 82).
Its hue angle is 88°, with 15% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Hinterland (#616C51), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.44:1).
#616E52 color codes
| HEX | #616E52 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(97, 110, 82) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38%, 43.1%, 32.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(88, 15%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(88, 25%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 25%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.66, -10.45, 14.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.66, 17.5, 126.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.028, 14.302, 10.108) | |
| Decimal | 6385234 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #616E52, 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 #616E52 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.44:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #616E52 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.44:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.86:1 | 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 #616E52 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#716a50Protanopia
no red cones#6f6953Deuteranopia
no green cones#626b66Tritanopia
no blue cones#6a6a6aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #616e52; }
.text { color: #616e52; }
.border { border: 2px solid #616e52; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(97 110 82 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #616e52, #536e52); }
Similar colors
#616c51Hinterland#5b6f55Cactus#5f674bMonstera#5f6957Italian Basil#666a47Bancha#6f7755Dill#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#53734cIrish Clover
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #616E52?
- #616E52 is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Hinterland. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #616E52?
- The RGB value is 97, 110, 82: 97 red, 110 green and 82 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #616E52?
- The complementary color is #5F526E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #616E52?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.86:1 and white text 5.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.