#576F34 color
The hex color #576F34 is a dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 34.1% red, 43.5% green and 20.4% blue (87, 111, 52).
Its hue angle is 84°, with 36% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 53% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Dark Olive Green (#556B2F), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.63:1).
#576F34 color codes
| HEX | #576F34 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(87, 111, 52) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(34.1%, 43.5%, 20.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(84, 36%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(84, 53%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 53%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.72, -19.52, 29.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.72, 35.58, 123.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.235, 13.643, 5.342) | |
| Decimal | 5730100 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #576F34, 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 #576F34 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #576F34 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.73:1 | 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 #576F34 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#74682fProtanopia
no red cones#716738Deuteranopia
no green cones#5a6a61Tritanopia
no blue cones#676767Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #576f34; }
.text { color: #576f34; }
.border { border: 2px solid #576f34; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(87 111 52 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #576f34, #396f34); }
Similar colors
#556b2fDark Olive Green#4d6e2fBotanical#54682bBimi Green#657432Muddy Green#667744Ghoul#517933Luscious Lemongrass#4f7942Fern Green#4f7942Mana Tree
Questions
- What color is #576F34?
- #576F34 is a dark, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Dark Olive Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #576F34?
- The RGB value is 87, 111, 52: 87 red, 111 green and 52 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #576F34?
- The complementary color is #4C346F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #576F34?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.73:1 and white text 5.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.