#618D6A color
The hex color #618D6A is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38% red, 55.3% green and 41.6% blue (97, 141, 106).
Its hue angle is 132°, with 18% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Kashmir (#6F8D6A), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.53:1).
#618D6A color codes
| HEX | #618D6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(97, 141, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38%, 55.3%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(132, 18%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(132, 31%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 25%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.69, -22.68, 13.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.69, 26.64, 148.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.055, 22.631, 17.102) | |
| Decimal | 6393194 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #618D6A, 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 #618D6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.53:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #618D6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.53:1 | 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 #618D6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8e8668Protanopia
no red cones#86816cDeuteranopia
no green cones#5b8b83Tritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #618d6a; }
.text { color: #618d6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #618d6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(97 141 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #618d6a, #618d80); }
Similar colors
#6f8d6aKashmir#70916cPaying Mantis#628468Clouded Pine#559260Medusa#748d70Toad#419168Illuminati Green#679b6aLeafy#6f8770Thyme and Place
Closest common color name: Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #618D6A?
- #618D6A is a grayish green, closest to the named color Kashmir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #618D6A?
- The RGB value is 97, 141, 106: 97 red, 141 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #618D6A?
- The complementary color is #8D6184, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #618D6A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.53:1 and white text 3.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.