#055C23 Hex Color
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Deep green sits at the darker end of the green family, and #055c23 is a textbook example. It carries enough depth to anchor a design without turning flat or muddy. White text clears contrast requirements comfortably against it, which makes it a reliable choice for headers, buttons, and full background sections. Where it shines is in pairs: set it beside warm creams or soft golds and the green reads richer, almost velvety. It is less effective next to muted grays, where it can look a little heavy. Use it when you want a color that feels grounded and confident rather than flashy.
Questions about #055c23
What is #055c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #055c23 is rgb(5, 92, 35), in HSL hsl(141, 90%, 19%) and in CMYK 95%, 0%, 62%, 64%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #055c23?
Warm creams and soft golds bring out its richness. Cream tones like #f5f0e1 make the green feel deeper and more grounded, while golds give it a richer, almost velvety finish.
Does #055c23 work well with white text?
Yes. The color is dark enough that white text passes contrast requirements comfortably, so it works well for buttons, headers, and background sections.
Is #055c23 readable on white or black?
#055c23 has a 8.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.