#5C6A56 color
The hex color #5C6A56 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 41.6% green and 33.7% blue (92, 106, 86).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 10% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Italian Basil (#5F6957), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.75:1).
#5C6A56 color codes
| HEX | #5C6A56 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 106, 86) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 41.6%, 33.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 10%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 19%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 19%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.15, -9.46, 9.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.15, 13.4, 134.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.247, 13.255, 10.768) | |
| Decimal | 6056534 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C6A56, 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 #5C6A56 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.75:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5C6A56 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.75:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | 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 #5C6A56 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c6755Protanopia
no red cones#696557Deuteranopia
no green cones#5c6864Tritanopia
no blue cones#666666Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c6a56; }
.text { color: #5c6a56; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c6a56; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 106 86 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c6a56, #566a5a); }
Similar colors
#5f6957Italian Basil#616c51Hinterland#5b6f55Cactus#5f674bMonstera#5e6354Black Forest#4b5d46Muddy Olive#555d50Ebony#4e5a4aVerdant Hush
Questions
- What color is #5C6A56?
- #5C6A56 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Italian Basil. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C6A56?
- The RGB value is 92, 106, 86: 92 red, 106 green and 86 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C6A56?
- The complementary color is #64566A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C6A56?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.65:1 and white text 5.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.