#506A46 color
The hex color #506A46 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31.4% red, 41.6% green and 27.5% blue (80, 106, 70).
Its hue angle is 103°, with 20% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Irish Clover (#53734C), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.02:1).
#506A46 color codes
| HEX | #506A46 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(80, 106, 70) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31.4%, 41.6%, 27.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(103, 20%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(103, 34%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 34%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.93, -17.11, 17.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.93, 24.26, 134.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.568, 12.455, 7.693) | |
| Decimal | 5270086 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #506A46, 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 #506A46 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.02:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #506A46 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.02:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.49:1 | Fail | Fail | 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 #506A46 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c6444Protanopia
no red cones#686248Deuteranopia
no green cones#4f6761Tritanopia
no blue cones#636363Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #506a46; }
.text { color: #506a46; }
.border { border: 2px solid #506a46; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(80 106 70 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #506a46, #466a4e); }
Similar colors
#53734cIrish Clover#476e42Under the Radar#5b6f55Cactus#3c663eJurassic Park#3e6334Greenhouse#3d7049Parsley Sprig#415b36Turf#616c51Hinterland
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #506A46?
- #506A46 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Irish Clover. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #506A46?
- The RGB value is 80, 106, 70: 80 red, 106 green and 70 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #506A46?
- The complementary color is #60466A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #506A46?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.49:1 and white text 6.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.