#61FF5D color
The hex color #61FF5D is a light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38% red, 100% green and 36.5% blue (97, 255, 93).
Its hue angle is 119°, with 100% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 62% cyan, 0% magenta, 64% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Screamin’ Green (#66FF66), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.97:1).
#61FF5D color codes
| HEX | #61FF5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(97, 255, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38%, 100%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(119, 100%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(119, 64%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 0%, 64%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.32, -71.14, 63.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.32, 95.2, 138.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.663, 74.848, 22.553) | |
| Decimal | 6422365 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #61FF5D, 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 #61FF5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #61FF5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.97:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #61FF5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffe849Protanopia
no red cones#f1db6bDeuteranopia
no green cones#42f8ddTritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #61ff5d; }
.text { color: #61ff5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #61ff5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(97 255 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #61ff5d, #5dffaa); }
Similar colors
#66ff66Screamin’ Green#77ff66Poisonous Dart#2dfe54Estrogreen#00ff55Cathode Green#70f15eThe Matrix#73fa79Flora#26ff2aElectric Laser Lime#00ff26Cyber Neon Green
Closest common color name: Neon Green.
Questions
- What color is #61FF5D?
- #61FF5D is a light, vivid green, closest to the named color Screamin’ Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #61FF5D?
- The RGB value is 97, 255, 93: 97 red, 255 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #61FF5D?
- The complementary color is #FB5DFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #61FF5D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.97:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.