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#61C959 color code is #61C959. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #61c959.

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#61C959 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #61C959 is 0.4504. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.10:1 against white and 10.01:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#61C959 on white2.10:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#61C959 on black10.01:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #61C9592.10:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #61C95910.01:1AAA

#61C959 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #61C959?+
The hex code for #61C959 is #61C959. In RGB it's rgb(97, 201, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(116, 51%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #61C959?+
#61C959 in RGB is (97, 201, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(97, 201, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #61C959?+
#61C959 converts to CMYK(52%, 0%, 56%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #61C959.
Is #61c959 a warm or cool color?+
#61C959 (#61C959) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 116° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #61c959 belong to?+
#61C959 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 116°, 51%, 57% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #61c959 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#61C959 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.1:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #61c959?+
The nearest Pantone match for #61C959 (#61C959) is 4702 C Fresh Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #61C959 in design

Practical guidance for using #61c959 (#61C959) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#61C959 (#61C959) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #61C959 (#61C959) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#61C959 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#61C959 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.