#64CABB color
The hex color #64CABB is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.2% red, 79.2% green and 73.3% blue (100, 202, 187).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 49% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 50% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Patina (#66D0C0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.71:1).
#64CABB color codes
| HEX | #64CABB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 202, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.2%, 79.2%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 49%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 50%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 0%, 7%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.16, -33.39, -1.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.16, 33.43, 182.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.342, 48.535, 54.51) | |
| Decimal | 6605499 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #64CABB, 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 #64CABB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #64CABB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.71:1 | 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 #64CABB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c0baProtanopia
no red cones#b1b4bcDeuteranopia
no green cones#2dcdc5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #64cabb; }
.text { color: #64cabb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #64cabb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(100 202 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #64cabb, #64a6ca); }
Similar colors
#66d0c0Patina#58c8b6Cockatoo#55ccbbPeppy Peacock#77ccbbJolly Jade#52c1b3Treasured Teal#7accb8Bevelled Glass#6fd1c9Hidden Sea Glass#77c9c2Cyantific
Closest common color name: Medium Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #64CABB?
- #64CABB is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Patina. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #64CABB?
- The RGB value is 100, 202, 187: 100 red, 202 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #64CABB?
- The complementary color is #CA6473, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #64CABB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.71:1 and white text 1.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.