#63AC93 color
The hex color #63AC93 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38.8% red, 67.5% green and 57.6% blue (99, 172, 147).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 31% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Hole in One (#4AAE97), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.85:1).
#63AC93 color codes
| HEX | #63AC93 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(99, 172, 147) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38.8%, 67.5%, 57.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 31%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 42%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 15%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.17, -28.82, 5.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.17, 29.39, 168.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.162, 34.262, 32.885) | |
| Decimal | 6532243 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #63AC93, 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 #63AC93 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #63AC93 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.85:1 | 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 #63AC93 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8a392Protanopia
no red cones#9c9b95Deuteranopia
no green cones#4cada5Tritanopia
no blue cones#9e9e9eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #63ac93; }
.text { color: #63ac93; }
.border { border: 2px solid #63ac93; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(99 172 147 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #63ac93, #63a0ac); }
Similar colors
#4aae97Hole in One#54af9cWater Park#55b492Electra#7db39eBeau Monde#47ae9cAmbrosial Oceanside#46a795Jewel Weed#76baa8Sereni Teal#7fba9eFroggy Pond
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #63AC93?
- #63AC93 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Hole in One. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #63AC93?
- The RGB value is 99, 172, 147: 99 red, 172 green and 147 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #63AC93?
- The complementary color is #AC637C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #63AC93?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.85:1 and white text 2.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.