#5B694C color
The hex color #5B694C is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 35.7% red, 41.2% green and 29.8% blue (91, 105, 76).
Its hue angle is 89°, with 16% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Hinterland (#616C51), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.88:1).
#5B694C color codes
| HEX | #5B694C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(91, 105, 76) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(35.7%, 41.2%, 29.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(89, 16%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(89, 28%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 28%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.53, -11.1, 14.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.53, 18.34, 127.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.67, 12.849, 8.754) | |
| Decimal | 5990732 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5B694C, 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 #5B694C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5B694C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | 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 #5B694C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c654aProtanopia
no red cones#6a644dDeuteranopia
no green cones#5c6661Tritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5b694c; }
.text { color: #5b694c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5b694c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(91 105 76 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5b694c, #4c694c); }
Similar colors
#616c51Hinterland#5f674bMonstera#5b6f55Cactus#5f6957Italian Basil#666a47Bancha#4b5d46Muddy Olive#585d40Cypress#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #5B694C?
- #5B694C is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Hinterland. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5B694C?
- The RGB value is 91, 105, 76: 91 red, 105 green and 76 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5B694C?
- The complementary color is #5A4C69, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5B694C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.57:1 and white text 5.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.