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May Green (RAL 6017)
May Green (RAL 6017)
#5B7E39Click to copy
May Green (RAL 6017) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(91, 126, 57)Copy
HSLhsl(90, 38%, 36%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(90, 55%, 49%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(28%, 0%, 55%, 51%)Copy
May Green (RAL 6017) Color Schemes
Complementary
#5B7E39
Click to copy#5C397E
Click to copyAnalogous
#7E7E39
Click to copy#397E39
Click to copySplit Complementary
#39397E
Click to copy#7E397E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#5B7E39
Click to copy#8EA875
Click to copy#C1CFB4
Click to copy#283819
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyMay Green (RAL 6017) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
4.68 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.49 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.70 : 1
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May Green (RAL 6017) Shade Variants
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May Green (RAL 6017) Color Introduction
Definition
May Green (RAL 6017) (HEX #5B7E39) has the RGB value rgb(91, 126, 57), the HSL value hsl(90°, 38%, 36%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(28%, 0%, 55%, 51%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of May Green (RAL 6017) is #5C397E, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #7D7E39 and #397E3A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3A397E, #7E397D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on May Green (RAL 6017) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, May Green (RAL 6017) has a contrast ratio of 4.68:1 against white and 4.49:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, May Green (RAL 6017) has a lightness of 36% and a saturation of 38%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The bright green of new leaves in early summer.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason May Green (RAL 6017) tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, May Green (RAL 6017) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
May Green (RAL 6017) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.