#5CEEA6 color
The hex color #5CEEA6 is a light, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 93.3% green and 65.1% blue (92, 238, 166).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 81% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 61% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Hyperpop Green (#17F9A6), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.24:1).
#5CEEA6 color codes
| HEX | #5CEEA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 238, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 93.3%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 81%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 61%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 0%, 30%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.08, -55.27, 23.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.08, 60.07, 156.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.867, 66.173, 46.635) | |
| Decimal | 6090406 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5CEEA6, 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 #5CEEA6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #5CEEA6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.24:1 | 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 #5CEEA6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ecdda2Protanopia
no red cones#d8cfabDeuteranopia
no green cones#02eddbTritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5ceea6; }
.text { color: #5ceea6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5ceea6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 238 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5ceea6, #5cedee); }
Similar colors
#17f9a6Hyperpop Green#56fca2Illicit Green#7effbaMint Bliss#66eebbOnsen#77eebbJittery Jade#00fa9aMedium Spring Green#00ffbbMinty Paradise#64e986Grotesque Green
Questions
- What color is #5CEEA6?
- #5CEEA6 is a light, vivid spring green, closest to the named color Hyperpop Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5CEEA6?
- The RGB value is 92, 238, 166: 92 red, 238 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5CEEA6?
- The complementary color is #EE5CA4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5CEEA6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.24:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.