Color #5EA009 Color / Colour Code #5EA009
This page shows the hex color code for color #5ea009 (#5EA009). The colour is a green tone with 89% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #5EA009 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#5EA009 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 56, 86, and 116 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 86, 206, and 326 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #5EA009
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 86 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 86 to 131 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 86 with its complement at 266 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #5EA009
Lightness variations at hue 86 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #5EA009
Design Use Cases for #5EA009
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #5EA009 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 33% lightness, #5EA009 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Success & Growth Indicators
#5EA009 falls in the green range (hue 86). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #5EA009 (hue 86) to its complement at hue 266. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 116. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5ea009, #4a099f);
CSS Code for #5EA009
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About Color #5EA009 (#5EA009)
#5EA009 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 94 red, 160 green, and 9 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 17.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 86 degrees with 89% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #5EA009 is 123/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 94% yellow, and 37% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #5EA009 against white is 3.23:1 and against black is 6.51:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.51:1.
The complementary colour #4A099F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #5EA009. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #9F9509 and #139F09, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #5EA009?
- #5EA009 is Color #5EA009, a green color (colour) with RGB(94, 160, 9), HSL(86, 89%, 33%), and CMYK(41%, 0%, 94%, 37%). Its perceived brightness is 123/255.
- Is #5EA009 accessible for text?
- Against white, #5EA009 has a contrast ratio of 3.23:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.51:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #5EA009?
- The complementary colour is #4A099F (hue 266). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #9F9509 and #139F09. The triadic palette adds #095E9F and #9F095E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #5EA009 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #5ea009; or rgb(94, 160, 9); or hsl(86, 89%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 86 89% 33%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.