#62D2C8 color
The hex color #62D2C8 is a moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38.4% red, 82.4% green and 78.4% blue (98, 210, 200).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 55% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 53% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Hidden Sea Glass (#6FD1C9), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.57:1).
#62D2C8 color codes
| HEX | #62D2C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(98, 210, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38.4%, 82.4%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 55%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 53%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(53%, 0%, 5%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.79, -34.3, -4.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.79, 34.63, 187.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.504, 52.856, 62.806) | |
| Decimal | 6476488 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #62D2C8, 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 #62D2C8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #62D2C8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.57:1 | 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 #62D2C8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8c8c8Protanopia
no red cones#b6bbc9Deuteranopia
no green cones#02d6cfTritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #62d2c8; }
.text { color: #62d2c8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #62d2c8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(98 210 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #62d2c8, #62a4d2); }
Similar colors
#6fd1c9Hidden Sea Glass#66d0c0Patina#48d1ccMedium Turquoise#65dcd6Hammam Blue#55ccbbPeppy Peacock#77c9c2Cyantific#55ddccJazzy Jade#81d5c6Shore
Questions
- What color is #62D2C8?
- #62D2C8 is a moderate spring green, closest to the named color Hidden Sea Glass. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #62D2C8?
- The RGB value is 98, 210, 200: 98 red, 210 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #62D2C8?
- The complementary color is #D2626C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #62D2C8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.57:1 and white text 1.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.