Information about #65A09D color

#65A09D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #65A09D is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(101, 160, 157) — 39.6% red, 62.7% green, 61.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 23 / 0 / 1 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#65A09D presents itself as a calm, restrained cyan — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cadet Blue (#5F9EA0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Desaturated Cyan (#669999) and Paradise (#6A9C95).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(101, 160, 157)), which gives #65A09D its character. If you plan to put text on a #65A09D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 3.0:1. #65A09D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#65A09D color variations

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#65A09D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #65A09D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Cadet Blue color link
Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Paradise color link
Paradise

#6A9C95

Dull Teal color link
Dull Teal

#5F9E8F

Bounce color link
Bounce

#679394

Wishlist color link
Wishlist

#659295

Greyish Teal color link
Greyish Teal

#719F91

Green Sheen color link
Green Sheen

#6EAEA1

Vintage Mint color link
Vintage Mint

#69B096

Deep Seafoam color link
Deep Seafoam

#55979C

Awash color link
Awash

#739CA9

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#65A09D
  • RGB101, 160, 157
  • CMYK23, 0, 1, 37
  • CSSrgb(101, 160, 157)
  • HSL177°, 24%, 51%
  • HSL Precise176.949°, 23.695%, 51.176%
  • HSV177°, 37%, 63%
  • HSB177°, 37%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.396
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • GLSLvec3(0.396, 0.627, 0.616)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.396, 0.627, 0.616, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.396, 0.627, 0.616)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB39.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID65A09D
  • DECIMAL ID6660253
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01