#64A289 color
The hex color #64A289 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.2% red, 63.5% green and 53.7% blue (100, 162, 137).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 25% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Yoda (#53A079), a difference of 4.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.07:1).
#64A289 color codes
| HEX | #64A289 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 162, 137) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.2%, 63.5%, 53.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 25%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 38%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 15%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.96, -25.86, 6.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.96, 26.72, 165.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.69, 30.355, 28.326) | |
| Decimal | 6595209 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #64A289, 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 #64A289 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #64A289 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.07:1 | 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 #64A289 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9f9a88Protanopia
no red cones#95938bDeuteranopia
no green cones#53a29bTritanopia
no blue cones#969696Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #64a289; }
.text { color: #64a289; }
.border { border: 2px solid #64a289; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(100 162 137 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #64a289, #649ca2); }
Similar colors
#53a079Yoda#67a195Emerald Oasis#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#80aa95Catnip#46a795Jewel Weed#4aae97Hole in One#54af9cWater Park#7db39eBeau Monde
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #64A289?
- #64A289 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Yoda. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #64A289?
- The RGB value is 100, 162, 137: 100 red, 162 green and 137 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #64A289?
- The complementary color is #A2647D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #64A289?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.07:1 and white text 2.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.