#619E43 color
The hex color #619E43 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38% red, 62% green and 26.3% blue (97, 158, 67).
Its hue angle is 100°, with 40% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 0% magenta, 58% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Golf Course (#5A9E4B), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.48:1).
#619E43 color codes
| HEX | #619E43 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(97, 158, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38%, 62%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 40%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(100, 58%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 0%, 58%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.34, -36.72, 40.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.34, 54.86, 132.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.169, 27.399, 9.64) | |
| Decimal | 6397507 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #619E43, 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 #619E43 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.48:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #619E43 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.48:1 | 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 #619E43 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a3923aProtanopia
no red cones#9a8d4aDeuteranopia
no green cones#5f998aTritanopia
no blue cones#8f8f8fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #619e43; }
.text { color: #619e43; }
.border { border: 2px solid #619e43; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(97 158 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #619e43, #439e52); }
Similar colors
#5a9e4bGolf Course#669841Bitter Leaf#659c35Radiant Foliage#5fa052Muted Green#689938Hidden Valley#58a64bJungle Jewels#5b984fWicked Witch#5c9f59Savage Garden
Closest common color name: Basil.
Questions
- What color is #619E43?
- #619E43 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Golf Course. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #619E43?
- The RGB value is 97, 158, 67: 97 red, 158 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #619E43?
- The complementary color is #80439E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #619E43?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.48:1 and white text 3.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.