#526E5D color
The hex color #526E5D is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 32.2% red, 43.1% green and 36.5% blue (82, 110, 93).
Its hue angle is 144°, with 15% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is June Ivy (#416858), a difference of 4.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.6:1).
#526E5D color codes
| HEX | #526E5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(82, 110, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(32.2%, 43.1%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(144, 15%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(144, 25%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 15%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.85, -14.09, 6.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.85, 15.39, 156.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.031, 13.736, 12.424) | |
| Decimal | 5402205 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #526E5D, 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 #526E5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #526E5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.75:1 | 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 #526E5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6e6a5cProtanopia
no red cones#69665eDeuteranopia
no green cones#4d6e69Tritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #526e5d; }
.text { color: #526e5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #526e5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(82 110 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #526e5d, #526e6b); }
Similar colors
#416858June Ivy#5b6f55Cactus#556962Dark Forest#3d6c54Toad King#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#5f6957Italian Basil#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#67786eCamping Trip
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #526E5D?
- #526E5D is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color June Ivy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #526E5D?
- The RGB value is 82, 110, 93: 82 red, 110 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #526E5D?
- The complementary color is #6E5263, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #526E5D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 and white text 5.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.