#5D7C71 color
The hex color #5D7C71 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 48.6% green and 44.3% blue (93, 124, 113).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 14% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Ecological (#677F70), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.59:1).
#5D7C71 color codes
| HEX | #5D7C71 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 124, 113) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 48.6%, 44.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 14%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 25%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 9%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.42, -13.57, 2.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.42, 13.78, 169.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.702, 17.934, 18.307) | |
| Decimal | 6126705 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5D7C71, 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 #5D7C71 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.59:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5D7C71 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.59:1 | 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 #5D7C71 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7a7871Protanopia
no red cones#747472Deuteranopia
no green cones#567d79Tritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5d7c71; }
.text { color: #5d7c71; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5d7c71; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 124 113 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d7c71, #5d777c); }
Similar colors
#677f70Ecological#657f7aUnderwater World#678779Aloe Vera#67786eCamping Trip#5e7e7dStream Burble#457b74Turquoise Tortoise#738276Smoke#6f8770Thyme and Place
Questions
- What color is #5D7C71?
- #5D7C71 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Ecological. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5D7C71?
- The RGB value is 93, 124, 113: 93 red, 124 green and 113 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5D7C71?
- The complementary color is #7C5D68, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5D7C71?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.59:1 and white text 4.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.