1. greens
2. neutral-muteds
3. Cactus

Color Cactus green (#5b6f55):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cactus green (#5b6f55):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
greens

greens Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Cactus / #5b6f55

The HTML HEX code is #5b6f55. The corresponding color name is "Cactus". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 91%, Green (G): 111%, Blue (B): 85%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 18%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):23%, Black (K): 56%. In the HSL color space, #5b6f55 has a hue of 106°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 106° for hue, 23% for saturation, and 44% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 45, a* (green to red) = -13, and b* (blue to yellow) = 12. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 14, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4002, U (chrominance) = -0.0329, and V (chrominance) = -0.0380.

The decimal value of the color is 5992277. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8CA286 for a 20% lighter version and #2B3428 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5b6f55, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6013 Kelvin (6013K).

The approximate wavelength of #5b6f55 is around 541.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cactus (Hex: #5b6f55): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #5b6f55, named Cactus, resembles the shade of a mature cactus in a desert oasis. Its deep green hue reflects the resilience and vitality of these plants, adapting to harsh environments. Similar to a cactus, this color is earthy and rustic, evoking a sense of nature and tranquility. When used in design, it can create a calming and organic ambiance, reminding viewers of the beauty and strength found in the natural world.

Tints and Shades of #5b6f55 HEX color (Cactus)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #5b6f55, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D6DBD5
• #ADB7AA
• #849380
• #5b6f55
• #445340
• #2E382B
• #171C15
• #000000

Tones of Cactus (#5b6f55 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5b6f55, #6a7666 is the less saturated color, while #5b6f55 is the most saturated one.

• #6a7666
• #667462
• #62725e
• #5f7159
• #5b6f55
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5b6f55;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5b6f55; }

.text {color:#5b6f55;}

.background {background-color:#5b6f55;}

.border {border:1px solid #5b6f55;}