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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5CBC57 — Emerald
#5CBC57 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 117° 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 #5CBC57
- f4fbf4
- d4edd3
- b3e0b1
- 93d38f
- 72c56e
- 52b84c
- 41983d
- 33772f
- 255522
- 163415
- 081207
Color schemes using #5CBC57
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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#5CBC57 FAQ
What color is #5CBC57?
#5CBC57 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 117 degrees, 43% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5CBC57?
#5CBC57 is rgb(92, 188, 87) in RGB, hsl(117, 43%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 0%, 54%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5CBC57?
White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.79:1.
What colors go well with #5CBC57?
Its direct complement is #B757BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8557BC and #BC578F gives you contrast without the vibration.