#5E8F3C color
The hex color #5E8F3C is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.9% red, 56.1% green and 23.5% blue (94, 143, 60).
Its hue angle is 95°, with 41% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 58% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Indica (#588C3A), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.47:1).
#5E8F3C color codes
| HEX | #5E8F3C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(94, 143, 60) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.9%, 56.1%, 23.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(95, 41%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(95, 58%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 58%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.4, -31.72, 38.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.4, 49.78, 129.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.254, 22.35, 7.784) | |
| Decimal | 6197052 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5E8F3C, 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 #5E8F3C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.47:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #5E8F3C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.47:1 | Pass | 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 #5E8F3C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#948534Protanopia
no red cones#8d8142Deuteranopia
no green cones#5e8a7dTritanopia
no blue cones#828282Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5e8f3c; }
.text { color: #5e8f3c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5e8f3c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(94 143 60 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5e8f3c, #3c8f44); }
Similar colors
#588c3aIndica#5e8b3dHidden Paradise#548d44Fern#579229Basil#669841Bitter Leaf#4c9141May Green#558844The Legend of Green#5a8643Shepherd’s Green
Questions
- What color is #5E8F3C?
- #5E8F3C is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Indica. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5E8F3C?
- The RGB value is 94, 143, 60: 94 red, 143 green and 60 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5E8F3C?
- The complementary color is #6D3C8F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5E8F3C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.47:1 and white text 3.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.