#61A063 color
The hex color #61A063 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38% red, 62.7% green and 38.8% blue (97, 160, 99).
Its hue angle is 122°, with 25% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 0% magenta, 38% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Endo (#5DA464), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.72:1).
#61A063 color codes
| HEX | #61A063 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(97, 160, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38%, 62.7%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(122, 25%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(122, 39%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 0%, 38%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.41, -33.2, 25.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.41, 41.92, 142.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.752, 28.583, 16.278) | |
| Decimal | 6398051 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #61A063, 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 #61A063 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.72:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #61A063 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.72:1 | 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 #61A063 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a2955fProtanopia
no red cones#998f67Deuteranopia
no green cones#599d91Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #61a063; }
.text { color: #61a063; }
.border { border: 2px solid #61a063; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(97 160 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #61a063, #61a083); }
Similar colors
#5da464Endo#5c9f59Savage Garden#679b6aLeafy#5fa052Muted Green#5b984fWicked Witch#5a9e4bGolf Course#71ab62Ferntastic#6fa77aPrimavera
Closest common color name: Medium Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #61A063?
- #61A063 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Endo. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #61A063?
- The RGB value is 97, 160, 99: 97 red, 160 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #61A063?
- The complementary color is #A0619E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #61A063?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.72:1 and white text 3.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.