#5DAB66 color
The hex color #5DAB66 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 67.1% green and 40% blue (93, 171, 102).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 32% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 46% cyan, 0% magenta, 40% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Endo (#5DA464), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.48:1).
#5DAB66 color codes
| HEX | #5DAB66 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 171, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 67.1%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 32%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 46%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(46%, 0%, 40%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.68, -38.92, 28.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.68, 48.09, 144.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.474, 32.411, 17.692) | |
| Decimal | 6138726 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5DAB66, 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 #5DAB66 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #5DAB66 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.48:1 | 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 #5DAB66 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ad9f61Protanopia
no red cones#a2976aDeuteranopia
no green cones#51a89aTritanopia
no blue cones#9a9a9aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5dab66; }
.text { color: #5dab66; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5dab66; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 171 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5dab66, #5dab8d); }
Similar colors
#5da464Endo#71ab62Ferntastic#44aa55Devil’s Grass#5c9f59Savage Garden#41a94fLeapfrog#5fa052Muted Green#3cb371Medium Sea Green#58a64bJungle Jewels
Questions
- What color is #5DAB66?
- #5DAB66 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Endo. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5DAB66?
- The RGB value is 93, 171, 102: 93 red, 171 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5DAB66?
- The complementary color is #AB5DA2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5DAB66?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.48:1 and white text 2.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.