#618383 color
The hex color #618383 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38% red, 51.4% green and 51.4% blue (97, 131, 131).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 15% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 49% black.
The closest named color is Stream Burble (#5E7E7D), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.08:1).
#618383 color codes
| HEX | #618383 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(97, 131, 131) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38%, 51.4%, 51.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 15%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 26%, 51%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 0%, 49%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.3, -11.9, -3.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.3, 12.52, 198.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.142, 20.412, 24.505) | |
| Decimal | 6390659 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #618383, 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 #618383 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #618383 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | 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 #618383 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7f8083Protanopia
no red cones#787b83Deuteranopia
no green cones#568583Tritanopia
no blue cones#7d7d7dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #618383; }
.text { color: #618383; }
.border { border: 2px solid #618383; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(97 131 131 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #618383, #617283); }
Similar colors
#5e7e7dStream Burble#648589Arctic#657f7aUnderwater World#698589Thundercloud#5e7b7fNorth Atlantic#6b7f81Blue Blood#6a8389Puddle Jumper#657d82Catfish
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #618383?
- #618383 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Stream Burble. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #618383?
- The RGB value is 97, 131, 131: 97 red, 131 green and 131 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #618383?
- The complementary color is #836161, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #618383?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.08:1 and white text 4.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.