Information about #5B9F8D color

#5B9F8D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5B9F8D is classified in the Register under the Spring Green Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 159, 141) (35.7% red, 62.4% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 27 / 0 / 7 / 38 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5B9F8D is a softly balanced spring green that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dull Teal (#5F9E8F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grey Teal (#5E9B8A) and Polished Pine (#5DA493).

In RGB terms — rgb(91, 159, 141) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #5B9F8D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #5B9F8D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5B9F8D color variations

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#5B9F8D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #5B9F8D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Dull Teal color link
Dull Teal

#5F9E8F

Grey Teal color link
Grey Teal

#5E9B8A

Paradise color link
Paradise

#6A9C95

Deep Seafoam color link
Deep Seafoam

#55979C

Half Baked color link
Half Baked

#558F93

Wishlist color link
Wishlist

#659295

Bounce color link
Bounce

#679394

Patriot color link
Patriot

#4F9292

Cadet Blue color link
Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B9F8D
  • RGB91, 159, 141
  • CMYK27, 0, 7, 38
  • CSSrgb(91, 159, 141)
  • HSL164°, 27%, 49%
  • HSL Precise164.118°, 27.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV164°, 43%, 62%
  • HSB164°, 43%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.624, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.624, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.624, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color FamilySpring Green
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5B9F8D
  • DECIMAL ID6004621
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01