#5B6E67 color
The hex color #5B6E67 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 35.7% red, 43.1% green and 40.4% blue (91, 110, 103).
Its hue angle is 158°, with 9% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Dark Forest (#556962), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.42:1).
#5B6E67 color codes
| HEX | #5B6E67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(91, 110, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(35.7%, 43.1%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 9%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(158, 17%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 6%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.74, -8.64, 1.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.74, 8.77, 169.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.338, 14.355, 14.95) | |
| Decimal | 5992039 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5B6E67, 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 #5B6E67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.42:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5B6E67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.42:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.87:1 | 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 #5B6E67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6d6b67Protanopia
no red cones#696967Deuteranopia
no green cones#576e6cTritanopia
no blue cones#6a6a6aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5b6e67; }
.text { color: #5b6e67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5b6e67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(91 110 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5b6e67, #5b6c6e); }
Similar colors
#556962Dark Forest#67786eCamping Trip#5f6d6eWrapped in Twilight#5f6957Italian Basil#4e7376Rogue Waters#657f7aUnderwater World#5e7e7dStream Burble#677f70Ecological
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #5B6E67?
- #5B6E67 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Dark Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5B6E67?
- The RGB value is 91, 110, 103: 91 red, 110 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5B6E67?
- The complementary color is #6E5B62, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5B6E67?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.87:1 and white text 5.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.