#5E7400 color
The hex color #5E7400 is a dark, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.9% red, 45.5% green and 0% blue (94, 116, 0).
Its hue angle is 71°, with 100% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 55% black.
The closest named color is Topiary Green (#667700), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.28:1).
#5E7400 color codes
| HEX | #5E7400 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(94, 116, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.9%, 45.5%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(71, 100%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(71, 100%, 45%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 100%, 55%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.46, -22.26, 50.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.46, 55.36, 113.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.862, 14.87, 2.298) | |
| Decimal | 6190080 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5E7400, 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 #5E7400 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.28:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5E7400 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.28:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.97:1 | 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 #5E7400 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7c6c00Protanopia
no red cones#796c12Deuteranopia
no green cones#646d62Tritanopia
no blue cones#6c6c6cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5e7400; }
.text { color: #5e7400; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5e7400; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(94 116 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5e7400, #247400); }
Similar colors
#667700Topiary Green#4d6d08Over the Hills#556600Serrano Pepper#556611Forestial Outpost#657432Muddy Green#5c821aEnchanted Forest#568203Avocado#727736Jungle Look
Questions
- What color is #5E7400?
- #5E7400 is a dark, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Topiary Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5E7400?
- The RGB value is 94, 116, 0: 94 red, 116 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5E7400?
- The complementary color is #160074, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5E7400?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.97:1 and white text 5.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.