Color #63FDAF Color / Colour Code #63FDAF
This page shows the hex color code for color #63fdaf (#63FDAF). The colour is a cyan tone with 97% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #63FDAF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#63FDAF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 120, 150, and 180 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 150, 270, and 30 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #63FDAF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 150 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 150 to 195 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 150 with its complement at 330 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #63FDAF
Lightness variations at hue 150 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #63FDAF
Design Use Cases for #63FDAF
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #63FDAF is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 69% lightness, #63FDAF has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Clarity & Technology
#63FDAF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 150). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #63FDAF (hue 150) to its complement at hue 330. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 180. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #63fdaf, #fd63b0);
CSS Code for #63FDAF
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About Color #63FDAF (#63FDAF)
#63FDAF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 99 red, 253 green, and 175 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 150 degrees with 97% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #63FDAF is 198/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 61% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #63FDAF against white is 1.30:1 and against black is 16.20:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.20:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FD63B0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #63FDAF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #63FD63 and #63FDFD, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #63FDAF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #63FDAF?
- #63FDAF is Color #63FDAF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(99, 253, 175), HSL(150, 97%, 69%), and CMYK(61%, 0%, 31%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 198/255.
- Is #63FDAF accessible for text?
- Against white, #63FDAF has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.20:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #63FDAF?
- The complementary colour is #FD63B0 (hue 330). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #63FD63 and #63FDFD. The triadic palette adds #B063FD and #FDB063 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #63FDAF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #63fdaf; or rgb(99, 253, 175); or hsl(150, 97%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 150 97% 69%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.