#5E706E color
The hex color #5E706E is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.9% red, 43.9% green and 43.1% blue (94, 112, 110).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 9% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Wrapped in Twilight (#5F6D6E), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.23:1).
#5E706E color codes
| HEX | #5E706E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(94, 112, 110) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.9%, 43.9%, 43.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 9%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 16%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 2%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.76, -7.13, -1.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.76, 7.22, 189.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.224, 15.093, 16.965) | |
| Decimal | 6189166 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5E706E, 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 #5E706E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.23:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5E706E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.23:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.02:1 | 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 #5E706E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6e6e6eProtanopia
no red cones#6a6b6eDeuteranopia
no green cones#59716fTritanopia
no blue cones#6c6c6cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5e706e; }
.text { color: #5e706e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5e706e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(94 112 110 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5e706e, #5e6970); }
Similar colors
#5f6d6eWrapped in Twilight#556962Dark Forest#67786eCamping Trip#5e7b7fNorth Atlantic#4e7376Rogue Waters#66787eNight Rendezvous#656e72Batman#6e797bPhantom
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #5E706E?
- #5E706E is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Wrapped in Twilight. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5E706E?
- The RGB value is 94, 112, 110: 94 red, 112 green and 110 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5E706E?
- The complementary color is #705E60, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5E706E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.02:1 and white text 5.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.