#5F7944 color
The hex color #5F7944 is a dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 37.3% red, 47.5% green and 26.7% blue (95, 121, 68).
Its hue angle is 89°, with 28% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 44% yellow and 53% black.
The closest named color is Ghoul (#667744), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.88:1).
#5F7944 color codes
| HEX | #5F7944 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(95, 121, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(37.3%, 47.5%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(89, 28%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(89, 44%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 44%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.66, -19.43, 26.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.66, 32.46, 126.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.6, 16.525, 7.993) | |
| Decimal | 6256964 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5F7944, 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 #5F7944 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5F7944 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.3:1 | 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 #5F7944 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7d7240Protanopia
no red cones#7a7047Deuteranopia
no green cones#61756cTritanopia
no blue cones#717171Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5f7944; }
.text { color: #5f7944; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5f7944; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(95 121 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5f7944, #457944); }
Similar colors
#667744Ghoul#688049Beyond the Pines#4f7942Fern Green#4f7942Mana Tree#648251Kale#517933Luscious Lemongrass#657432Muddy Green#53734cIrish Clover
Questions
- What color is #5F7944?
- #5F7944 is a dark, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Ghoul. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5F7944?
- The RGB value is 95, 121, 68: 95 red, 121 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5F7944?
- The complementary color is #5E4479, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5F7944?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.3:1 and white text 4.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.