#055D39 Hex Color
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#055d39 is a dark, subdued green with a cool blue-green cast and low lightness, giving layouts a serious, grounded mood. The hex code works well as a dominant background for sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and nature-led branding. Its strong contrast with white supports readable body text, while warm cream or muted terracotta can keep the palette from feeling heavy.
Questions about #055d39
What is #055d39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #055d39 is rgb(5, 93, 57), in HSL hsl(155, 90%, 19%) and in CMYK 95%, 0%, 39%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #055d39 in a design palette?
#055d39 pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and soft sage, which lighten its dark base without competing with its blue-green cast across brand systems and editorial layouts for grounded, organic work. Cream creates the clearest contrast, while terracotta adds a measured warm note.
Is #055d39 readable on white or black?
#055d39 has a 7.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.