#5B6841 color
The hex color #5B6841 is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 35.7% red, 40.8% green and 25.5% blue (91, 104, 65).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 23% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 38% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Monstera (#5F674B), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6:1).
#5B6841 color codes
| HEX | #5B6841 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(91, 104, 65) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(35.7%, 40.8%, 25.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 23%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 38%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 38%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.01, -12.29, 20.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.01, 23.79, 121.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.219, 12.506, 6.876) | |
| Decimal | 5990465 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5B6841, 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 #5B6841 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5B6841 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.5:1 | 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 #5B6841 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c633eProtanopia
no red cones#6a6343Deuteranopia
no green cones#5e645eTritanopia
no blue cones#636363Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5b6841; }
.text { color: #5b6841; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5b6841; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(91 104 65 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5b6841, #486841); }
Similar colors
#5f674bMonstera#666a47Bancha#616c51Hinterland#585d40Cypress#556b2fDark Olive Green#54682bBimi Green#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#696845Eat Your Greens
Questions
- What color is #5B6841?
- #5B6841 is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Monstera. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5B6841?
- The RGB value is 91, 104, 65: 91 red, 104 green and 65 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5B6841?
- The complementary color is #4E4168, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5B6841?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.5:1 and white text 6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.