#65D16F color
The hex color #65D16F is a moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.6% red, 82% green and 43.5% blue (101, 209, 111).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 54% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 0% magenta, 47% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Pastel Green (#77DD77), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.9:1).
#65D16F color codes
| HEX | #65D16F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(101, 209, 111) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.6%, 82%, 43.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 54%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 52%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 0%, 47%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.77, -51.25, 39.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.77, 64.52, 142.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.035, 49.513, 22.957) | |
| Decimal | 6672751 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #65D16F, 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 #65D16F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #65D16F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.9:1 | 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 #65D16F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4c167Protanopia
no red cones#c5b776Deuteranopia
no green cones#53ccbaTritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #65d16f; }
.text { color: #65d16f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #65d16f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(101 209 111 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #65d16f, #65d1a5); }
Similar colors
#77dd77Pastel Green#7bd181Electric Lettuce#44dd66Hello Spring#80c872Emerald Rain#89d178Fluorescence#74c365Mantis#50c878Emerald Green#50c878Emerald
Questions
- What color is #65D16F?
- #65D16F is a moderate green, closest to the named color Pastel Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #65D16F?
- The RGB value is 101, 209, 111: 101 red, 209 green and 111 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #65D16F?
- The complementary color is #D165C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #65D16F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.9:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.