#005526 Hex Color

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This dark, unsaturated green carries a serious and steady tone. Because it is so deep, #005526 works best as a primary background or a grounding anchor in branding. It provides excellent contrast for white typography, ensuring readability in UI designs. Avoid pairing it with other dark shades, as it can quickly lose definition. The hex code for this shade is #005526.

Questions about #005526

What is #005526 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005526 is rgb(0, 85, 38), in HSL hsl(147, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 55%, 67%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I use #005526 in UI design?
Use #005526 as a primary background color to anchor your layout. Because it is a deep, unsaturated green, it provides exceptional readability for white typography, making it a reliable choice for professional interfaces that require a calm, serious tone.
What colors complement #005526 effectively?
Pair #005526 with soft neutrals like cream or off-white to maintain balance, or contrast it against mustard for a sophisticated, earthy palette. Avoid placing this dark shade near charcoal or other blacks, as it will likely lose definition and appear muddy on screen.
Is #005526 readable on white or black?
#005526 has a 9.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.