#5C5D4B color
The hex color #5C5D4B is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 36.5% green and 29.4% blue (92, 93, 75).
Its hue angle is 63°, with 11% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Tree of Life (#595D45), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.73:1).
#5C5D4B color codes
| HEX | #5C5D4B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 93, 75) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 36.5%, 29.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(63, 11%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(63, 19%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 19%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.92, -3.89, 10.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.92, 10.95, 110.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.598, 10.612, 8.198) | |
| Decimal | 6053195 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C5D4B, 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 #5C5D4B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.73:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5C5D4B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.73:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | 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 #5C5D4B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#605b4aProtanopia
no red cones#605c4cDeuteranopia
no green cones#5f5b58Tritanopia
no blue cones#5c5c5cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c5d4b; }
.text { color: #5c5d4b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c5d4b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 93 75 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c5d4b, #535d4b); }
Similar colors
#595d45Tree of Life#5e6354Black Forest#555d50Ebony#67614fIvy Topiary#585d40Cypress#4d503cKelp#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#5f6957Italian Basil
Questions
- What color is #5C5D4B?
- #5C5D4B is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Tree of Life. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C5D4B?
- The RGB value is 92, 93, 75: 92 red, 93 green and 75 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C5D4B?
- The complementary color is #4C4B5D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C5D4B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.12:1 and white text 6.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.