#64AEA9 color
The hex color #64AEA9 is a desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.2% red, 68.2% green and 66.3% blue (100, 174, 169).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 31% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Turquoise Fantasies (#6DAFA7), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.17:1).
#64AEA9 color codes
| HEX | #64AEA9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 174, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.2%, 68.2%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 31%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 43%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 0%, 3%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.4, -24.27, -4.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.4, 24.72, 190.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.55, 35.844, 42.995) | |
| Decimal | 6598313 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #64AEA9, 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 #64AEA9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #64AEA9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.17:1 | 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 #64AEA9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a7a9Protanopia
no red cones#999daaDeuteranopia
no green cones#43b2acTritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #64aea9; }
.text { color: #64aea9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #64aea9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(100 174 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #64aea9, #648eae); }
Similar colors
#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#5aa7a0Paradise Island#51a5a4Twilight Meadow#43b3aeVerdigris#67a195Emerald Oasis#7cbbaeMintnight#4dbbafTropical Escape#3ab0a2Waterfall
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #64AEA9?
- #64AEA9 is a desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Turquoise Fantasies. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #64AEA9?
- The RGB value is 100, 174, 169: 100 red, 174 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #64AEA9?
- The complementary color is #AE6469, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #64AEA9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.17:1 and white text 2.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.