#052616 color
The hex color #052616 is a very dark, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 2% red, 14.9% green and 8.6% blue (5, 38, 22).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 77% saturation and 8% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 87% cyan, 0% magenta, 42% yellow and 85% black.
The closest named color is Nightmare (#112211), a difference of 4.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.21:1).
#052616 color codes
| HEX | #052616 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(5, 38, 22) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(2%, 14.9%, 8.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 77%, 8%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 87%, 15%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(87%, 0%, 42%, 85%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(12.46, -16.86, 7.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(12.46, 18.35, 156.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.9, 1.476, 0.996) | |
| Decimal | 337430 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #052616, 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 #052616 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #052616 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
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 #052616 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#262215Protanopia
no red cones#211f17Deuteranopia
no green cones#002622Tritanopia
no blue cones#202020Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #052616; }
.text { color: #052616; }
.border { border: 2px solid #052616; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(5 38 22 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #052616, #052626); }
Similar colors
#112211Nightmare#003322Pitch-Black Forests#032e0eHaunted Forest#17240bMidnight Pines#172808Lindworm Green#113311Dark Serpent#003311Haunted Hills#002d04PCB Green
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #052616?
- #052616 is a very dark, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Nightmare. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #052616?
- The RGB value is 5, 38, 22: 5 red, 38 green and 22 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #052616?
- The complementary color is #260515, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #052616?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.3:1 and white text 16.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.