#5DDD39 color
The hex color #5DDD39 is a moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 86.7% green and 22.4% blue (93, 221, 57).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 71% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 58% cyan, 0% magenta, 74% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Corrosive Green (#54D905), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.87:1).
#5DDD39 color codes
| HEX | #5DDD39 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 221, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 86.7%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 71%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 74%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 0%, 74%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.66, -63.42, 65.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.66, 91.13, 134.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.108, 54.333, 12.718) | |
| Decimal | 6151481 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5DDD39, 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 #5DDD39 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #5DDD39 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.87:1 | 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 #5DDD39 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3c916Protanopia
no red cones#d3bf4aDeuteranopia
no green cones#4dd6beTritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5ddd39; }
.text { color: #5ddd39; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5ddd39; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 221 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5ddd39, #39dd67); }
Similar colors
#54d905Corrosive Green#55dd00Tropical Funk#2ce335Alarming Slime#00de00Nuclear Throne#58d854Koopa Green Shell#77dd22King Lizard#4bec13Becquerel#2ced2bOut of Left Field
Closest common color name: Lime Green.
Questions
- What color is #5DDD39?
- #5DDD39 is a moderate green, closest to the named color Corrosive Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5DDD39?
- The RGB value is 93, 221, 57: 93 red, 221 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5DDD39?
- The complementary color is #B939DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5DDD39?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.87:1 and white text 1.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.