#64A081 color
The hex color #64A081 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.2% red, 62.7% green and 50.6% blue (100, 160, 129).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 24% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Yoda (#53A079), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.89:1).
#64A081 color codes
| HEX | #64A081 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 160, 129) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.2%, 62.7%, 50.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 24%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 38%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 19%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.16, -26.6, 10.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.16, 28.45, 159.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.787, 29.435, 25.298) | |
| Decimal | 6594689 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #64A081, 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 #64A081 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #64A081 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.89:1 | 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 #64A081 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9f987fProtanopia
no red cones#959183Deuteranopia
no green cones#56a097Tritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #64a081; }
.text { color: #64a081; }
.border { border: 2px solid #64a081; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(100 160 129 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #64a081, #64a09f); }
Similar colors
#53a079Yoda#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#6fa77aPrimavera#76ad83Green Goddess#6db083Lily Pads#679b6aLeafy#80aa95Catnip#55b492Electra
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #64A081?
- #64A081 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Yoda. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #64A081?
- The RGB value is 100, 160, 129: 100 red, 160 green and 129 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #64A081?
- The complementary color is #A06483, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #64A081?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.89:1 and white text 3.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.