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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5BBE77 — Emerald
#5BBE77 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 137° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #5BBE77
- f4fbf6
- d3edda
- b1e0be
- 8fd3a2
- 6ec587
- 4cb86b
- 3d9857
- 2f7744
- 225531
- 15341d
- 07120a
Color schemes using #5BBE77
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#5BBE77 FAQ
What color is #5BBE77?
#5BBE77 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 137 degrees, 43% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5BBE77?
#5BBE77 is rgb(91, 190, 119) in RGB, hsl(137, 43%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 0%, 37%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5BBE77?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.08:1.
What colors go well with #5BBE77?
Its direct complement is #BE5BA2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A85BBE and #BE5B70 gives you contrast without the vibration.