#5C9D69 color
The hex color #5C9D69 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 61.6% green and 41.2% blue (92, 157, 105).
Its hue angle is 132°, with 26% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Leafy (#679B6A), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.48:1).
#5C9D69 color codes
| HEX | #5C9D69 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 157, 105) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 61.6%, 41.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(132, 26%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(132, 41%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 0%, 33%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.35, -32.33, 20.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.35, 38.48, 147.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.019, 27.408, 17.65) | |
| Decimal | 6069609 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C9D69, 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 #5C9D69 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.48:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #5C9D69 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.48:1 | 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 #5C9D69 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9e9366Protanopia
no red cones#948c6cDeuteranopia
no green cones#519b8fTritanopia
no blue cones#8f8f8fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c9d69; }
.text { color: #5c9d69; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c9d69; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 157 105 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c9d69, #5c9d8a); }
Similar colors
#679b6aLeafy#5da464Endo#559260Medusa#5c9f59Savage Garden#6fa77aPrimavera#53a079Yoda#359e6bBulma Hair#4c9c77Natural Orchestra
Closest common color name: Shamrock Green.
Questions
- What color is #5C9D69?
- #5C9D69 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Leafy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C9D69?
- The RGB value is 92, 157, 105: 92 red, 157 green and 105 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C9D69?
- The complementary color is #9D5C90, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C9D69?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.48:1 and white text 3.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.