#5C6150 color
The hex color #5C6150 is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 38% green and 31.4% blue (92, 97, 80).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 10% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 62% black.
The closest named color is Black Forest (#5E6354), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.4:1).
#5C6150 color codes
| HEX | #5C6150 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 97, 80) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 38%, 31.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 10%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 18%, 38%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 18%, 62%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.25, -5.36, 9.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.25, 10.52, 120.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.136, 11.404, 9.255) | |
| Decimal | 6054224 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C6150, 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 #5C6150 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.4:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5C6150 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.4:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.28:1 | 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 #5C6150 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#635f4fProtanopia
no red cones#635f51Deuteranopia
no green cones#5e5f5cTritanopia
no blue cones#5f5f5fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c6150; }
.text { color: #5c6150; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c6150; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 97 80 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c6150, #546150); }
Similar colors
#5e6354Black Forest#555d50Ebony#595d45Tree of Life#5f6957Italian Basil#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#5f674bMonstera#585d40Cypress#616c51Hinterland
Questions
- What color is #5C6150?
- #5C6150 is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Black Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C6150?
- The RGB value is 92, 97, 80: 92 red, 97 green and 80 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C6150?
- The complementary color is #555061, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C6150?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.28:1 and white text 6.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.