#5C8B91 color
The hex color #5C8B91 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 54.5% green and 56.9% blue (92, 139, 145).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 22% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Arctic (#648589), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.56:1).
#5C8B91 color codes
| HEX | #5C8B91 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 139, 145) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 54.5%, 56.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 22%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 37%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 4%, 0%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.85, -14.29, -8.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.85, 16.51, 210.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.755, 22.784, 30.192) | |
| Decimal | 6065041 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C8B91, 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 #5C8B91 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.56:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #5C8B91 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.56:1 | Pass | 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 #5C8B91 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#848791Protanopia
no red cones#7b8091Deuteranopia
no green cones#488f8dTritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c8b91; }
.text { color: #5c8b91; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c8b91; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 139 145 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c8b91, #5c7091); }
Similar colors
#648589Arctic#6d9292Juniper#698890Gothic#648894Horizon#698589Thundercloud#488084Paradiso#4a7d82Submerged#5e7e7dStream Burble
Questions
- What color is #5C8B91?
- #5C8B91 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Arctic. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C8B91?
- The RGB value is 92, 139, 145: 92 red, 139 green and 145 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C8B91?
- The complementary color is #91625C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C8B91?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.56:1 and white text 3.78:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.