#618669 color
The hex color #618669 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38% red, 52.5% green and 41.2% blue (97, 134, 105).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 16% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Clouded Pine (#628468), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.12:1).
#618669 color codes
| HEX | #618669 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(97, 134, 105) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38%, 52.5%, 41.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 16%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 28%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 22%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.52, -19.25, 11.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.52, 22.43, 149.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.004, 20.611, 16.497) | |
| Decimal | 6391401 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #618669, 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 #618669 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.12:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #618669 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.12:1 | 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 #618669 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#868067Protanopia
no red cones#807c6bDeuteranopia
no green cones#5c857eTritanopia
no blue cones#7d7d7dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #618669; }
.text { color: #618669; }
.border { border: 2px solid #618669; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(97 134 105 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #618669, #61867b); }
Similar colors
#628468Clouded Pine#6f8d6aKashmir#6f8770Thyme and Place#748d70Toad#70916cPaying Mantis#6a7e5fEmerald City#678779Aloe Vera#677f70Ecological
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #618669?
- #618669 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Clouded Pine. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #618669?
- The RGB value is 97, 134, 105: 97 red, 134 green and 105 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #618669?
- The complementary color is #86617E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #618669?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.12:1 and white text 4.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.