#61A27F color
The hex color #61A27F is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38% red, 63.5% green and 49.8% blue (97, 162, 127).
Its hue angle is 148°, with 26% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Yoda (#53A079), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.98:1).
#61A27F color codes
| HEX | #61A27F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(97, 162, 127) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38%, 63.5%, 49.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(148, 26%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(148, 40%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 22%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.58, -28.9, 11.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.58, 31.2, 157.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.679, 29.913, 24.706) | |
| Decimal | 6398591 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #61A27F, 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 #61A27F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.98:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #61A27F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.98:1 | 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 #61A27F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a1997dProtanopia
no red cones#969281Deuteranopia
no green cones#52a198Tritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #61a27f; }
.text { color: #61a27f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #61a27f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(97 162 127 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #61a27f, #61a2a0); }
Similar colors
#53a079Yoda#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#6fa77aPrimavera#76ad83Green Goddess#6db083Lily Pads#44aa77Jubilant Jade#679b6aLeafy#55b492Electra
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #61A27F?
- #61A27F is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Yoda. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #61A27F?
- The RGB value is 97, 162, 127: 97 red, 162 green and 127 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #61A27F?
- The complementary color is #A26184, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #61A27F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.98:1 and white text 3.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.