#5E6A4E color
The hex color #5E6A4E is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.9% red, 41.6% green and 30.6% blue (94, 106, 78).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 15% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Hinterland (#616C51), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.76:1).
#5E6A4E color codes
| HEX | #5E6A4E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(94, 106, 78) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.9%, 41.6%, 30.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 15%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 26%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 26%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.12, -10.1, 14.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.12, 17.46, 125.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.145, 13.238, 9.174) | |
| Decimal | 6187598 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5E6A4E, 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 #5E6A4E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.76:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5E6A4E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.76:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | Fail | 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 #5E6A4E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6d664cProtanopia
no red cones#6b664fDeuteranopia
no green cones#606762Tritanopia
no blue cones#666666Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5e6a4e; }
.text { color: #5e6a4e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5e6a4e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(94 106 78 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5e6a4e, #506a4e); }
Similar colors
#616c51Hinterland#5f674bMonstera#5b6f55Cactus#5f6957Italian Basil#666a47Bancha#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#585d40Cypress#595d45Tree of Life
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #5E6A4E?
- #5E6A4E is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Hinterland. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5E6A4E?
- The RGB value is 94, 106, 78: 94 red, 106 green and 78 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5E6A4E?
- The complementary color is #5A4E6A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5E6A4E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.65:1 and white text 5.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.