#5BA57C color
The hex color #5BA57C is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 35.7% red, 64.7% green and 48.6% blue (91, 165, 124).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 29% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 45% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Yoda (#53A079), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.12:1).
#5BA57C color codes
| HEX | #5BA57C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(91, 165, 124) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(35.7%, 64.7%, 48.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 29%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 45%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 0%, 25%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.16, -32.68, 14.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.16, 35.64, 156.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.406, 30.588, 23.841) | |
| Decimal | 6006140 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5BA57C, 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 #5BA57C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #5BA57C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.12:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #5BA57C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a49b7aProtanopia
no red cones#99937eDeuteranopia
no green cones#49a49aTritanopia
no blue cones#969696Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5ba57c; }
.text { color: #5ba57c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5ba57c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(91 165 124 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5ba57c, #5ba5a1); }
Similar colors
#53a079Yoda#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#44aa77Jubilant Jade#6fa77aPrimavera#6db083Lily Pads#30a877Cosmic Green#76ad83Green Goddess#359e6bBulma Hair
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #5BA57C?
- #5BA57C is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Yoda. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5BA57C?
- The RGB value is 91, 165, 124: 91 red, 165 green and 124 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5BA57C?
- The complementary color is #A55B84, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5BA57C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.12:1 and white text 2.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.