#5C9B88 color
The hex color #5C9B88 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 60.8% green and 53.3% blue (92, 155, 136).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 26% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Emerald Oasis (#67A195), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.5:1).
#5C9B88 color codes
| HEX | #5C9B88 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 155, 136) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 60.8%, 53.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 26%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 41%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 0%, 12%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.43, -24.9, 3.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.43, 25.16, 171.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.577, 27.494, 27.51) | |
| Decimal | 6069128 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C9B88, 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 #5C9B88 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #5C9B88 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.5:1 | 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 #5C9B88 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#979487Protanopia
no red cones#8d8c89Deuteranopia
no green cones#489c95Tritanopia
no blue cones#8f8f8fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c9b88; }
.text { color: #5c9b88; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c9b88; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 155 136 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c9b88, #5c8e9b); }
Similar colors
#67a195Emerald Oasis#57958bMartian Cerulean#4b9b93Lagoon#46a795Jewel Weed#449084Highlands#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#3c9992Sea#5aa7a0Paradise Island
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #5C9B88?
- #5C9B88 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Emerald Oasis. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C9B88?
- The RGB value is 92, 155, 136: 92 red, 155 green and 136 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C9B88?
- The complementary color is #9B5C6F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C9B88?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.5:1 and white text 3.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.