#63AA9D color
The hex color #63AA9D is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38.8% red, 66.7% green and 61.6% blue (99, 170, 157).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 29% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Paradise Island (#5AA7A0), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.77:1).
#63AA9D color codes
| HEX | #63AA9D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(99, 170, 157) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38.8%, 66.7%, 61.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 29%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 42%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 8%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.83, -25.49, -0.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.83, 25.49, 180.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.604, 33.835, 37.073) | |
| Decimal | 6531741 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #63AA9D, 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 #63AA9D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #63AA9D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.77:1 | 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 #63AA9D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a4a39dProtanopia
no red cones#989a9eDeuteranopia
no green cones#48aca6Tritanopia
no blue cones#9d9d9dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #63aa9d; }
.text { color: #63aa9d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #63aa9d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(99 170 157 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #63aa9d, #6393aa); }
Similar colors
#5aa7a0Paradise Island#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#67a195Emerald Oasis#54af9cWater Park#47ae9cAmbrosial Oceanside#46a795Jewel Weed#4aae97Hole in One#3ab0a2Waterfall
Closest common color name: Light Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #63AA9D?
- #63AA9D is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Paradise Island. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #63AA9D?
- The RGB value is 99, 170, 157: 99 red, 170 green and 157 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #63AA9D?
- The complementary color is #AA6370, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #63AA9D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.77:1 and white text 2.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.