#5CA583 color
The hex color #5CA583 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 64.7% green and 51.4% blue (92, 165, 131).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 29% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 44% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Yoda (#53A079), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.16:1).
#5CA583 color codes
| HEX | #5CA583 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 165, 131) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 64.7%, 51.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 29%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 44%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 0%, 21%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.36, -30.92, 10.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.36, 32.69, 161.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.964, 30.823, 26.26) | |
| Decimal | 6071683 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5CA583, 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 #5CA583 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #5CA583 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.16:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #5CA583 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a39c81Protanopia
no red cones#979385Deuteranopia
no green cones#48a59bTritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5ca583; }
.text { color: #5ca583; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5ca583; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 165 131 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5ca583, #5ca3a5); }
Similar colors
#53a079Yoda#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#55b492Electra#6fa77aPrimavera#6db083Lily Pads#44aa77Jubilant Jade#76ad83Green Goddess#29ab87Herbal
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #5CA583?
- #5CA583 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Yoda. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5CA583?
- The RGB value is 92, 165, 131: 92 red, 165 green and 131 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5CA583?
- The complementary color is #A55C7E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5CA583?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.16:1 and white text 2.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.