#69A182 color
The hex color #69A182 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.2% red, 63.1% green and 51% blue (105, 161, 130).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 23% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Yoda (#53A079), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.02:1).
#69A182 color codes
| HEX | #69A182 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(105, 161, 130) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.2%, 63.1%, 51%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 23%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 35%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 19%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.74, -25.35, 10.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.74, 27.39, 157.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.598, 30.103, 25.735) | |
| Decimal | 6922626 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #69A182, 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 #69A182 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #69A182 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.02:1 | 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 #69A182 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a09980Protanopia
no red cones#979384Deuteranopia
no green cones#5da098Tritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #69a182; }
.text { color: #69a182; }
.border { border: 2px solid #69a182; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(105 161 130 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #69a182, #69a19e); }
Similar colors
#53a079Yoda#6fa77aPrimavera#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#76ad83Green Goddess#6db083Lily Pads#80aa95Catnip#679b6aLeafy#819e84Vineyard
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #69A182?
- #69A182 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Yoda. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #69A182?
- The RGB value is 105, 161, 130: 105 red, 161 green and 130 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #69A182?
- The complementary color is #A16988, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #69A182?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.02:1 and white text 2.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.