#5BC98D color
The hex color #5BC98D is a moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 35.7% red, 78.8% green and 55.3% blue (91, 201, 141).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 50% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 55% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Vegetation (#5CCD97), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.18:1).
#5BC98D color codes
| HEX | #5BC98D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(91, 201, 141) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(35.7%, 78.8%, 55.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 50%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 55%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(55%, 0%, 30%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.49, -45.29, 20.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.49, 49.78, 155.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.006, 45.918, 32.476) | |
| Decimal | 6015373 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5BC98D, 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 #5BC98D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #5BC98D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.18:1 | 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 #5BC98D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8bb89Protanopia
no red cones#b8b091Deuteranopia
no green cones#38c8b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5bc98d; }
.text { color: #5bc98d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5bc98d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(91 201 141 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5bc98d, #5bc9c4); }
Similar colors
#5ccd97Vegetation#22cc88Magical Malachite#55bb88Bleached Olive#50c878Emerald Green#50c878Emerald#2dd78dEnvy’s Love#7ed89aEnchanted Emerald#46c299Macau
Questions
- What color is #5BC98D?
- #5BC98D is a moderate green, closest to the named color Vegetation. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5BC98D?
- The RGB value is 91, 201, 141: 91 red, 201 green and 141 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5BC98D?
- The complementary color is #C95B97, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5BC98D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.18:1 and white text 2.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.