#63889D color
The hex color #63889D is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38.8% red, 53.3% green and 61.6% blue (99, 136, 157).
Its hue angle is 202°, with 23% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Air Force Blue (#5D8AA8), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.54:1).
#63889D color codes
| HEX | #63889D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(99, 136, 157) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38.8%, 53.3%, 61.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 23%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(202, 37%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 13%, 0%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.76, -7.42, -15.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.76, 17, 244.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.034, 22.694, 35.217) | |
| Decimal | 6523037 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #63889D, 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 #63889D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.54:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #63889D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.54:1 | 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 #63889D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7e879eProtanopia
no red cones#76809dDeuteranopia
no green cones#4f8e8fTritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #63889d; }
.text { color: #63889d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #63889d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(99 136 157 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #63889d, #636b9d); }
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Questions
- What color is #63889D?
- #63889D is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Air Force Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #63889D?
- The RGB value is 99, 136, 157: 99 red, 136 green and 157 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #63889D?
- The complementary color is #9D7863, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #63889D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.54:1 and white text 3.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.