#65DDA2 color
The hex color #65DDA2 is a light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.6% red, 86.7% green and 63.5% blue (101, 221, 162).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 64% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 54% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Enchanted Emerald (#7ED89A), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.42:1).
#65DDA2 color codes
| HEX | #65DDA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(101, 221, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.6%, 86.7%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 64%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 54%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 0%, 27%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.23, -47.27, 18.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.23, 50.92, 158.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.742, 57.085, 43.205) | |
| Decimal | 6675874 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #65DDA2, 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 #65DDA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #65DDA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | 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 #65DDA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbce9fProtanopia
no red cones#cac2a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#3bdccdTritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #65dda2; }
.text { color: #65dda2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #65dda2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(101 221 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #65dda2, #65dcdd); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #65DDA2?
- #65DDA2 is a light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Enchanted Emerald. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #65DDA2?
- The RGB value is 101, 221, 162: 101 red, 221 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #65DDA2?
- The complementary color is #DD65A0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #65DDA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.42:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.