#5C8F5A color
The hex color #5C8F5A is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 56.1% green and 35.3% blue (92, 143, 90).
Its hue angle is 118°, with 23% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 37% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Medusa (#559260), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.53:1).
#5C8F5A color codes
| HEX | #5C8F5A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 143, 90) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 56.1%, 35.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(118, 23%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(118, 37%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 37%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.72, -28.28, 22.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.72, 36.42, 140.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.081, 22.658, 13.197) | |
| Decimal | 6066010 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C8F5A, 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 #5C8F5A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.53:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #5C8F5A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.53:1 | 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 #5C8F5A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#918656Protanopia
no red cones#8a815dDeuteranopia
no green cones#578c82Tritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c8f5a; }
.text { color: #5c8f5a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c8f5a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 143 90 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c8f5a, #5a8f73); }
Similar colors
#559260Medusa#558e4cVictorian Garden#4e8747Beanpole#679b6aLeafy#548d44Fern#63884aHomegrown#558844The Legend of Green#428c49Underclover
Closest common color name: Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #5C8F5A?
- #5C8F5A is a grayish green, closest to the named color Medusa. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C8F5A?
- The RGB value is 92, 143, 90: 92 red, 143 green and 90 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C8F5A?
- The complementary color is #8D5A8F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C8F5A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.53:1 and white text 3.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.